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Real Madrid forward was at top of PSG’s list during summer transfer window – Romano
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint-Germain had Real Madrid star Rodrygo on their radar this summer.
The French giants were considering a move for the Brazilian if Bradley Barcola had left the club.
Barcola himself was being monitored by Liverpool as a backup option in case they failed to land Alexander Isak.
However, with that transfer collapsing, PSG’s interest in Rodrygo never turned into an official bid.
This left Rodrygo’s situation unchanged at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old forward had been mentioned as a possible exit during the summer window, but he ultimately stayed.
Inside PSG’s offices, his name was part of the discussions, with the treble winners seeing him as a potential reinforcement, yet nothing materialised.
Rodrygo made his position clear
Despite ongoing rumours about a possible departure, Rodrygo himself was never keen to leave the Spanish capital.
Reports confirm that the winger expressed his determination to continue at Madrid and prove his value under new coach Xabi Alonso.
To put an end to any uncertainty, a direct meeting was held between the player and the club’s hierarchy, where his future was made clear.
The outcome worked in Rodrygo’s favour. Instead of being pushed out or forced into a new challenge, he secured his place in the squad.
A new challenge under Alonso
One of the most significant changes for Rodrygo this season is his position in the team.
Under Carlo Ancelotti, the winger was rarely considered for the left side of attack, which was Vinicius Jr.’s territory.
But with Alonso taking over, the Brazilian now has the opportunity to directly compete with his compatriot for the left wing spot.
This development has given Rodrygo a new motivation. Instead of looking for opportunities abroad, he has stayed loyal to Real Madrid and is ready to fight for a bigger role in the squad.
Real Madrid opted to renew Antonio Rudiger’s contract this past summer to keep him at the club for one more season.
The 33-year-old veteran defender, though, has not been performing at his best, with physical problems taking their toll and age starting to catch up with him.
As such, the expectation is that Los Blancos will not extend his contract again when his current one expires on 30 June 2027.
Tottenham eye Antonio Rudiger
And, according to reports relayed by AS, Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur are plotting a free-transfer swoop to sign Rudiger in the summer of next year.
The north London club are understood to be keen on reinforcing their backline next year and see the German defender as an option, given his experience in the Premier League and the fact that he would be available for free in the summer.
So far this season, Rudiger has played only five games for Real Madrid, amounting to a total of 396 minutes.
The 33-year-old has even chipped in with two goals, including the all-important winner in the 4-3 comeback victory over AS Roma on Wednesday night.
Time to move on?
Despite Rudiger being a hugely respected figure in the Real Madrid locker room, he is currently the third-choice centre-back for Jose Mourinho.
After all, summer signing Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen have been preferred by the manager so far in the new season.
Moreover, with Eder Militao set to return imminently after a lengthy injury layoff, Rudiger’s game-time could be impacted further.
Given the situation and factoring in Real Madrid’s plans to sign another centre-back next summer, it is pretty much evident that Rudiger does not feature in the club’s plans for beyond this season.
As such, a separation of ways seems pretty likely when his contract expires, and Tottenham are now positioning themselves as early suitors to sign Rudiger as a free agent in 2027.
