Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has gained fresh momentum after the club confirmed Luka Modric’s departure.
According to football.london, Rodrygo shared an emotional message for Modric, signaling a period of change at the Santiago Bernabeu and sparking speculation about his future.
Rodrygo, who has been sidelined frequently this season, praised Modric in a heartfelt social media post:
“Thank you for every pass, advice, and help. It was a dream to share all these years by your side! Enjoy this new stage, LEGEND! I love you.”
With Modric leaving and the squad evolving under new leadership, Rodrygo may look for more playing time elsewhere.
Real Madrid currently values Rodrygo at around €80m (£67.5m), with his contract running until 2028. Despite no immediate pressure to sell, a club willing to meet this figure and interest from the player himself could make a transfer possible. Chelsea’s recent withdrawal from the race over wage concerns has seemingly cleared the path for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta emphasized the club’s ambition ahead of the new season, saying, “The biggest thing is that… we have shown the consistency and we are an elite team in this country and in Europe… The teams that win have the best players, always, at this level.” Arsenal’s clear focus on signing top talent aligns with the potential pursuit of Rodrygo.
Arsenal aims to strengthen its squad as it targets success in both the Premier League and Champions League. Rodrygo’s experience and skill could provide the attacking boost needed to compete at the highest levels.
Article updated 14 hours ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
