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Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr have no intention of signing Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo Goes. After a trophyless 2024-25 campaign, the Knights of Najd are keen on making reinforcements in the frontline.
As per earlier reports, the Brazilian attacker was linked to Al-Nassr. However, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that the Saudi giants are not looking forward to bringing the 24-year-old to Riyadh. The transfer specialist said (via Al Nassr Zone on X):
"Al Nassr are not going for Rodrygo, forget about it, and Rodrygo has no intention of going to Saudi at this stage of his career."
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Meanwhile, Rodrygo is currently nearing an exit from Real Madrid under Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian attacker last scored a goal for Los Blancos in March this year. Since then, he has failed to score a goal for Real Madrid in the last 15 games.
Moreover, Gonzalo Garcia has been in fine form at the FIFA Club World Cup and the arrival of Franco Mastantuano from River Plate is imminent. Hence, Rodrygo would have to fight an uphill battle for minutes under the new boss. The Brazilian attacker lacked clear involvement in Xabi Alonso's plans at the club tournament as he played only 92 minutes in three appearances.
The LaLiga giants suffered a 4-0 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso talks about Rodrygo's future
New Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso addressed Rodrygo's situation in the post-match press conference after Los Blancos suffered a 4-0 defeat to PSG. The attacker didn't play against the Parisians despite his side clearly needing goals.
The Spanish tactician revealed that the coaching staff decided to rest Rodrygo because the team required a different profile against the French giants. He also said that the club has not made any decision on the Brazilian attacker's future in the Spanish capital. He said (via the official website of Real Madrid):
"These are match decisions. The way the match was going, we needed another profile. There have been no decisions for the future. We haven't rotated too much in this Club World Cup, and the context will be different in the future."
Last season, the Brazilian attacker made 54 appearances across all competitions for the Spanish giants, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists. Meanwhile, with a defeat in the Club World Cup semifinals, Los Blancos will end the 2024-25 campaign trophyless.
