EARTHQUAKE AT Santiago Bernabéu! Xabi Alonso gives the green light for Rodrygo’s immediate departure — but what’s shocking the dressing room is that the new signing is already in Madrid… and no one suspected it.
⚽ Real Madrid are undergoing a seismic shift, as head coach Xabi Alonso has officially given the green light for Rodrygo to leave the club this summer. Once considered a cornerstone of the attack, Rodrygo has seen his role diminish drastically following the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the emergence of Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr. despite his desire to stay, according to reports.
🚪 The dressing room was already tense, but what really caught the players by surprise was the sudden arrival of a new signing,Franco Mastantuono, the 17-year-old Argentine sensation, who quietly landed in Madrid days before the announcement. Signed as a long-term project, Mastantuono has impressed Alonso during preseason and is now being fast-tracked into the first team. His presence at Valdebebas caught many off guard, especially Rodrygo, who reportedly felt blindsided by the timing and lack of communication.
💬 Florentino Perez has remained firm, stating that Rodrygo’s exit will only happen if a suitable offer comes in, with Tottenham Hotspur currently leading the race. The London club, backed by new investors and looking for a marquee signing after the departure of Son Heung-Min, have already requested permission to negotiate. However, Madrid are holding out for a fee close to €100 million and will not agree to a loan unless absolutely necessary.Meanwhile, Liverpool and Arsenal have cooled their interest, focusing on other targets.
🔥 As the dust settles, the mood inside the Bernabéu is tense and uncertain, with veterans such as Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rüdiger reportedly questioning the pace and direction of the Alonso overhaul. Rodrygo’s potential departure, coupled with Mastantuono’s unexpected promotion, signals a new era, one that prioritizes youth, tactical flexibility, and bold decisions. Whether or not this gamble pays off is up for grabs, one thing is clear: Real Madrid are no longer waiting for stars to shine, they’re building new ones from scratch.
