Real Madrid has put one of its previously promising stars up for sale according to Mundo Deportivo, … [+]
Real Madrid has put one of its previously promising academy stars up for sale according to Mundo Deportivo, which cited anonymous sources.
Towards the back end of a 2022/2023 season Madrid finished by seeing its La Liga title snatched away by bitter rivals FC Barcelona and Champions League crown ceded to Manchester City, the emergence of Alvaro Rodriguez appeared to be a bright spark.
Making his league debut in a 2-0 win over Osasuna, he provided a late assist and had another ruled offside.
Against Atletico Madrid in the derby shortly after, the youngster scored his first goal in a 1-1 draw and set tongues wagging.
With Rodriguez born in Catalonia to a Uruguayan father and Spanish mother, it seemed Madrid had gotten one over on arch nemesis Barca by snatching a budding talent from under its nose.
There was excitement about what could be in store from the 19-year-old striker, yet just 12 months down the line, it looks like Rodriguez could be on his way out of the Bernabeu as he will be put in the shop window.
Considering competition from the likes of Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Joselu and Jude Bellingham, who often played as a false 9 in a treble-winning term, Rodriguez made just one appearance in the La Liga and the same amount in the Copa del Rey as Madrid won the treble this season.
As Kylian Mbappe and Endrick are also set to join Carlo Ancelotti’s burgeoning squad, the youngster would be set to face an even more difficult battle for minutes if he sticks around, which means that an exit might be the best solution for all concerned.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Madrid will try to make around $10.8 million (€10 million) for their charge, which is a bargain for a La Fabrica product.
Furthermore, it will seek to retain 50% of his economic rights in case he is sold on or blossoms elsewhere meaning that Madrid can always buy him back one day in the future.
If he leaves a club where has been since 2020, Rodriguez will do so with winners medals in the Copa del Rey, La Liga and the Champions League.