Rodrygo's Real Madrid Future in Doubt, Fenerbahçe Among Interested Clubs
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8/2/20251 min read
Rodrygo's Real Madrid Future in Doubt, Fenerbahçe Among Interested Clubs
Istanbul, Turkey - The summer transfer window has seen a flurry of speculation surrounding the future of Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, and Turkish giants Fenerbahçe have reportedly entered the fray, with manager Jose Mourinho keen on bringing the Brazilian to Istanbul.1
Rodrygo, 24, has been a key player for Real Madrid in recent seasons, but with the arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso and a highly competitive attacking lineup, his future at the Santiago Bernabéu appears less certain.2 Reports from Spain and Turkey suggest that while Rodrygo himself has not formally requested a transfer, Real Madrid are open to selling him if a suitable offer, believed to be around €100 million, is received.
Fenerbahçe, under the ambitious leadership of Jose Mourinho, are looking to significantly strengthen their squad and are said to be actively pursuing the Brazilian.3 Turkish reports indicate that Fenerbahçe are working to convince Rodrygo of a move, with the intention of then opening negotiations with Real Madrid.
However, a direct transfer might be a challenge, as Real Madrid's high valuation for a player with three years remaining on his contract could prove prohibitive. Mourinho's reported objective is a loan deal, an idea that Real Madrid is unlikely to entertain given Rodrygo's market value and importance.
While Fenerbahçe's interest is concrete, Rodrygo has also been heavily linked with a move to the English Premier League, with clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester City reportedly monitoring his situation. So far, no official offers have been made for Rodrygo, and the player himself has not expressed a desire to leave.
The situation remains fluid, but it's clear that Rodrygo's next destination, whether it's staying at Real Madrid, moving to the Premier League, or a surprise switch to Fenerbahçe, will be one of the most talked-about sagas of the summer transfer window.