Real Madrid phenom forward Rodrygo recently revealed in an interview that his transfer to the Spanish club was a hair’s breadth. He said everything was pretty much settled for a deal with FC Barcelona, but Real Madrid stepped in at the last moment to sign him.
When Barcelona’s offer was about to be finalized, Rodrygo made a request to his father: “And on the Real Madrid side, there is nothing?”. His father replied that there was nothing concrete. Rodrygo then asked to wait a few days as he had an important game to play and wanted to give everything to get Real Madrid’s attention.
In this decisive game, Rodrygo showed off his talent by scoring three goals and delivering an assist. It was during the encounter that Real Madrid called his father to express his interest. After the match, his father came back and threw him two shirts, one from Real Madrid and one from FC Barcelona, asking him to make his choice.
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Rodrygo’s defining decision for Real Madrid
Without hesitation, Rodrygo opted for the Real Madrid shirt, a decision that was ultimately career-defining. Since then, the young Brazilian has established himself as one of the Madrid club’s promising players.
Rodrygo has also expressed his admiration for Real Madrid president Florentino Perez who has followed his development closely. He highlighted the humble and respectful way Perez treats everyone despite his influential position.
The young wonderkid also addressed the media pressure that comes with being a Real Madrid player. He noted that the press can sometimes be critical, but also highlighted the strong support from Madrid fans.
