Rodrygo ‘is considering leaving Real Madrid’ after ‘being overshadowed’ by the likes of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe – but one thing ‘could change his mind’

• Forward is in a difficult run of form and has reportedly been considering future
• He has been part of a front four with Mbappe and Bellingham for most of season
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By LEWIS BROWNING

Real Madrid star Rodrygo is considering leaving the Spanish side, according to a report.

The current LaLiga – and Champions League – holders are in a period of transition as their manager’s future remains up in the air following their elimination from Europe’s premier competition at the hands of Arsenal.

Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with the Brazil job, with suggestions he has rejected the chance – though he will still likely leave Madrid. Xabi Alonso in prime position to replace him in the dugout at the Bernabeu next term.

Madrid face finishing the season without a major trophy after their Champions League elimination, having also lost the Copa del Rey final to rivals Barcelona and also behind Hansi Flick’s side in the LaLiga table.

It would mean they would have won the Intercontinental Cup and the Super Cup this term, but missed out on other major titles ahead of what is expected to be a summer of change.

That includes in the transfer window, with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold strongly linked with joining – but others could well be on their ways out – including Rodrygo, according to a report.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo is considering leaving the Spanish side, according to a report

Rodrygo reportedly feels as though he has been overshadowed by the likes of Kylian Mbappe (left) and Jude Bellingham (right)

Potential manager-in-waiting Xabi Alonso could, though, cause the forward to change his mind

Marca say that the Brazilian has been heavily considering his future, with the debate over whether the wants to leave the club.

The wide man joined Madrid in 2019 from Santos, and has gone onto win two Champions League titles, three LaLigas and a Club World Cup alongside other various achievements.

In total, he has played 267 times for Madrid, scoring 68 goals and picking up a further 50 assists in that time.

But he has struggled of late, finding himself on the bench more often than he would like, having started 22 times in the league this season and 10 times in the Champions League.

Marca report that the winger is ‘saddened’ that his playing style doesn’t seem to fit in with the current team, with his omission from the top 20 lists of the Ballon d’Or and The Best awards a suggested turning point.

The likes of Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham have often outshone the front man, so he feels, with reports suggesting efforts to improve the mental side of his game haven’t seen his form improve.

It is, though, suggested that Alonso – if he is to be appointed boss – asking Rodrygo to stay would change his mind because he loves both the city of Madrid and the club.

Marca also reported earlier this year that the 24-year-old was subject to an offer from Saudi Arabia, but Madrid were keen to keep hold of him. 

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Rodrygo ‘is considering leaving Real Madrid’ after ‘being overshadowed’ by the likes of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe – but one thing ‘could change his mind’

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