Key Takeaways:
- Rodrygo submitted a transfer request to Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez with just over a week left in the transfer window
- Superagent Pini Zahavi met with Arsenal and Liverpool to discuss a possible move for Rodrygo and outlined his salary requirements
- Manchester City’s pursuit depends on the potential sale of Savio Moreira, while interest from Tottenham Hotspur persists for Savinho
Brazilian Forward Seeks Bernabéu Departure
Rodrygo Goes has prompted renewed speculation about his future at Real Madrid after being left out of the squad during their La Liga opener against Osasuna. Despite earlier assertions by manager Xabi Alonso regarding his importance to the team, Rodrygo has taken concrete steps to pursue a transfer, as detailed this week.
Sources indicate that the Brazilian international has held discussions with President Florentino Pérez, formally communicating his desire to leave the club. This development comes with just over seven days remaining in the current transfer window, heightening tensions at the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Rodrygo has accepted he does not have a future under Xabi Alonso and has asked @realmadrid president Florentino Pérez to sell him this summer.
— indykaila News (@indykaila) August 21, 2025
Representation Engages Premier League Clubs
Eric Goes, Rodrygo’s father and agent, has enlisted the services of renowned intermediary Pini Zahavi to facilitate the search for a new destination. Zahavi has travelled to England this week where he has engaged in talks with both Arsenal and Liverpool. During these meetings, Zahavi presented Rodrygo’s salary expectations to Liverpool, underlining the seriousness of the negotiations.
| Club | Transfer Interest Status | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | Met with Zahavi in England | Ongoing discussions regarding contract details |
| Liverpool | Met with Zahavi in England | Received Rodrygo’s salary demands |
| Manchester City | Conditional | Subject to sale of Savio Moreira (“Savinho”) |
| Tottenham Hotspur | Reported interest in Savinho | Pursuit continues independent of Rodrygo situation |
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur: Situational Interest
While Manchester City’s consideration of Rodrygo as a transfer target had gained traction, their decision is contingent on the potential sale of Savio Moreira. Reports suggest Tottenham Hotspur remain in the race for Savinho, but unless City finalise a deal for the Brazilian winger, Rodrygo’s prospects of joining Pep Guardiola’s squad seem unlikely for now.
Despite the complexities, the transfer market’s final week promises further developments as Rodrygo seeks a new chapter away from Madrid.
