The Real Madrid player has exposed himself to the media during this Champions League final week. It may not be without consequences.
While the Madrid management is making every effort to ensure that the Champions League final is the sole focus of the week and they have postponed the announcement of Kylian Mbappé with this in mind, a player from the squad has stood out. This player is Rodrygo Goes, who has made several statements that obviously did not please the club.
More than the statements themselves, it’s the timing that bothers Real Madrid because the Brazilian has dropped several small bombs in the media this week. “These years at Real have been a pleasure,” then “from the moment I see that I am no longer important, the time will come to look for another club” regarding his future. He never indicated that he wants to leave, but yes, Rodrygo has opened the door.
Despite the Brazilian denying on his social media, claiming a misinterpretation, he made two slip-ups in two different interviews. Then he also gave an interview to GQ Hype in which he assured that “sincerely, we knew that Manchester City was better. For me, they are the best team in the world, playing the best football,” he acknowledged.
Naturally, these remarks are widely commented on, whether on social media or on Spanish radio stations. Here’s a selection of reactions on Radio Marca this Friday.
Pepe Pasqués: “The communication manager must have explained to Rodrygo what all this means if the most important thing is the Champions League final against Dortmund.”
Ricardo Reyes: “In recent years, many teams have inquired about Rodrygo’s situation, notably Manchester City. He sees Mbappé’s arrival and may want to find a new club.”
Pipi Estrada: “People who are around you every day, they get into your head by telling you that maybe it’s time to seek new challenges.”
Emilio Contreras: “All signs point to Rodrygo leaving Real Madrid this summer.”
Nacho Labarga: “The problem is that Rodrygo comes to deny a bit on social media what he said in three different media outlets. It’s disturbing for the team just hours before the Champions League final.”
Javi Lazaro: “What we don’t understand is how a Real Madrid player can say in an interview that Manchester City is the best team in the world.”
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