The Brazil international’s future has been under intense speculation all summer after playing a bit-part role under new head coach Xabi Alonso at the Club World Cup.
Despite starting the opening group game against Al-Hilal, Rodrygo was limited to just two further substitute appearances for the remainder of the tournament and was an unused substitute in the semi-final loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
An exit from the Santiago Bernabeu appeared to be imminent when it was reported by AS last month that the Brazil international topped a list of five potential Real Madrid departures as Alonso looks to trim his squad.
Full story: Evening Standard
