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Real Madrid ready to sanction €110 million star’s summer departure – report
Real Madrid’s forward line is star-studded to the capacity that it is close to impossible to field all stars together.
With Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe demanding starting roles, Rodrygo has seen a steep fall in prominence this term and has been pushed to a relatively foreign position on the right.
Averaging just 61 minutes per game in La Liga, the Brazilian phenom is far from happy with his situation. While he remains committed to proving his worth at the club, rumours of a departure have sparked once more.
Premier League interest alive
Rodrygo has been linked with a move to the Premier League several times in the past as clubs from the English league seriously value his talent and hope to provide him with a more central role in their project.
As relayed by Fichajes now, Liverpool and Manchester City still have their eyes on the Real Madrid star over a move in the summer. The Merseyside club, in particular, like him as a fit in Arne Slot’s plans and are emerging as a serious option.
The report further adds that Real Madrid would be willing to sanction his exit if the right offer arrives in the summer despite his talent, simply because he is a surplus resource at the moment.
Both Liverpool and City are willing to invest a significant amount to sign the €110 million-rated winger but it remains to be seen if they can pull off the deal.
After all, Rodrygo has strictly opposed an exit in recent times and is very happy fighting for a place in Madrid. His departure, needless to say, would come as a massive shock.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
Cesar
November 27, 2024 at 2:54 pm
It breaks my heart every time Real Madrid sheds top players….DiMaria, Asensio,Kedira,Ozil,Kroos,Bale….
The saddest one,Angel DiMaria to become Messi’s sidekick with no rewards coming to him.🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺