Rodrygo extends his contract with Real Madrid until 2028

The young winger, author of several decisive goals, renewed for five seasons and a termination clause of 1,000 million euros

Desmond Efe-Khaese

2023-11-03 11:11:53

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Real Madrid today made official the renewal of Brazilian winger Rodrygo for five seasons until 2028. Merengue did not specify the figures of the new contract, but the local press affirms that it would have a termination clause of 1,000 million euros to protect it against any interest from another club. .

The footballer arrived at the Spanish capital team in 2019, at just 18 years old, and quickly became a key piece of both the first team and Madrid’s sporting project of adding young talents. In this framework, this extension occurs just 48 hours after that of his compatriot Vinicius, which he signed until 2027.

Eight titles in five seasons for Rodrygo

Coming from Santos for 45 million euros, Rodrygo had a brief spell at Real Madrid Castilla, a subsidiary of the White House, and then jumped to the first team. In his five seasons he played 179 games, scoring 39 goals and winning 8 titles, including a Champions League, a Club World Cup and a European Super Cup. His showcase is also full of domestic trophies: two Leagues, a Copa del Rey and two Spanish Super Cups.

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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) November 2, 2023

“At 22 years old, Rodrygo has been decisive in many titles that Real Madrid has won in recent seasons,” the club highlighted in the statement that made the extension official until June 30, 2028. As usual, the announcement It was accompanied by photos of the footballer signing the new contract with the president of the entity, Florentino Pérez.

Rodrygo’s resume highlights having been the author of several decisive goals, such as the double in two minutes against Manchester City in the 2021/2022 Champions League semi-final that forced extra time, where Karim Benzema then advanced to the final. which the meringues would end up winning to lift their fourteenth European Cup. In the team’s last title, the 2023 Copa del Rey, he scored both goals in the 2-1 victory against Osasuna and was chosen as the best player in the final.

Despite the current goal drought, the youngster has the full confidence of coach Carlo Ancelotti. “No one knows where his ceiling is,” the Italian coach said last May and defined him as “a very elegant player who moves well.”