Overview

• Rodrygo decided during his post–Club World Cup break to stay at Real Madrid and commit to earning a key role under new coach Xabi Alonso.
• Real Madrid set a €90 million valuation for the 24-year-old forward and received no formal offers during the summer window.
• Tottenham Hotspur lodged the only serious inquiry for Rodrygo, which he immediately rejected as a potential career setback.
• Manchester City is preparing a contract extension for Rodri through 2029 with a substantial salary increase to fend off Real Madrid’s reported interest.
• Long-term deals—Rodrygo until 2028 and Rodri until 2027—give both clubs strong negotiating leverage in this summer’s market.