Europa Press, E-Noticies Rodrygo finds out after Real Madrid-Espanyol, goodbye in January, his best friend is leaving
Rodrygo could be left alone in Real Madrid's locker room if the predictions come true
On Saturday, Real Madrid hosted Espanyol at Bernabéu aiming to keep their winning streak, and so they did. The white team secured a comfortable victory thanks to goals from Militao and Mbappé. The Brazilian surprised with a powerful shot from outside the box, while the "10" once again showed he's the best player in the world.
However, beyond the goals, the spotlight was on Vinícius Júnior. His absence from the starting line-up in the Champions League match against Marseille sparked rumors about alleged tension with Xabi Alonso. The coach insists he wants all his players at 100%, although with the Brazilian, the situation doesn't seem simple.
Vinícius Júnior has had enough: He already sets a date for his departure from Real Madrid
Against Espanyol, Vinícius Júnior returned to the starting eleven, but his performance didn't convince. He was substituted in the final minutes and went to the bench showing clear signs of frustration. That image didn't go unnoticed and further fueled the comments about his future.
Hours after the match, the first reports about a possible departure in January began to gain traction. In fact, on El Chiringuito they're already hinting that Vinícius Júnior could pack his bags in January if the situation doesn't improve. Saudi Arabia appears on the horizon as a possible destination with great financial capacity.
Everything changes for Rodrygo
This situation, however, opens an unexpected door for Rodrygo. Real Madrid's "11" has been one of the most pointed out as a possible departure in recent months. Even in the summer, there was talk of significant offers that could've ended with him out of the club.
Right now, Rodrygo is a step behind his compatriot in the rotation. However, if Vinícius Júnior's departure is confirmed, the outlook would change immediately. He would go from having a secondary role to being a key footballer for Xabi Alonso.
The January transfer window will be key to resolving this story. Saudi Arabia could tempt with a big offer for Vinícius and Florentino Pérez would be willing to listen. Meanwhile, Rodrygo could go from being on the way out to becoming an untouchable piece.
The future of both is more connected than it seems. What happens with Vinícius Júnior in January will also determine Rodrygo's immediate fate. At Bernabéu, the tension grows every day in the offices.
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