Overview

• Rodrygo said his late-2024–25 absence was driven by a personal and mental-health crisis rather than injury or illness.
• He described going a long time without speaking to anyone and thanked Carlo Ancelotti, Davide Ancelotti, Real Madrid staff, and his family for support.
• He confirmed receiving offers in the summer but reiterated he intends to stay at Real Madrid as long as the club wants him.
• Under new coach Xabi Alonso he has made eight appearances with most from the bench, and he agreed to play in roles beyond his preferred left side.
• He has been recalled by Brazil for friendlies against South Korea and Japan after missing the first two squads of Ancelotti’s tenure.