Real Madrid striker Rodrygo has decided he no longer wants to play for the club after falling out with Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
The 24-year-old Brazil international refuse to play in Sunday’s El Clasico after expressing his desire to leave the club in the summer, but was spot training on Tuesday as the La Liga giants prepared for their league game at Mallorca.
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Los Blancos are set to enter a new era after Carlo Ancelotti was appoint Brazil coach on Monday, with Rodrygo set to follow his boss out of the club, sparking speculation among Europe’s top clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
Bellingham and Mbappe has left Rodrygo feeling out of place at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the forward having hoped to share a leadership role with fellow Brazilian Vinicius Junior.
Bellingham, who joined Madrid from Dortmund in the summer of 2023, has quickly become a darling in the Spanish media following a fine debut for the club.
Mbappe join Real Madrid last summer as one of the most famous players in world football and has been in impressive form this season, scoring 38 goals in all competitions, even as his team appear to be left empty-hand.
The newspaper also reports that Mbappe’s arrival has also caused conflict with Vinicius. Who was the face of the club before the Frenchman arrived.
The arrivals of Bellingham and Mbappe have not only diverted media attention away from Rodrygo. But have also forced Ancelotti to change his tactics this season.
While trying to find the perfect formula for his superstars. Ancelotti has found his side’s performances have dropped off compared to last season. With Bellingham dropping deeper and Rodrygo moving wide to allow Mbappe to play in the middle of the attack.
As the season intensified, Ancelotti appeared to find the starting line-up he wanted without Rodrygo. With the Brazilian omitted for key games to make way for a front three of Vinicius, Bellingham and Mbappe.
Finding the right tactical balance next season is a task that Xabi Alonso will be task with. With his appointment at the Bernabeu expect to be announce soon.
Rodrygo is reportedly furious and has been isolating himself at home after deciding not to play in El Clasico.
The 24-year-old has been at Real Madrid since 2019, making over 250 appearances since joining from Santos.