Ever since Kylian Mbappe finally arrived last summer, many questioned how Real Madrid would manage all their attacking stars and distribute minutes without leaving anyone feeling sidelined. Early projections suggested that Rodrygo would be the one to suffer the most, despite initial claims that all four stars could coexist in the lineup.Controversy arose just a few games into the season when Rodrygo took to social media to voice his frustration over the nickname “BMV” (Bellingham, Mbappe, Vinicius) being given to Real’s attacking trio. He quickly deleted the post and issued an apology, but the message was clear—he wasn’t happy about being left in the shadows.🚨 Rodrygo believes that the focus is exclusively on the “BMV” and that he is NOT valued enough. @RadioMARCA pic.twitter.com/sGA7UgpPTh— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) April 30, 2025 And as it turns out, Rodrygo did become the biggest casualty. He featured in 52 matches, fewer than Mbappe (56), Bellingham (55), and Vinicius (54). He came off the bench 12 times, more often than Vinicius (8), Mbappe (4), or Bellingham (3). In terms of minutes, he totaled 3,450, while Vinicius logged 4,342, Bellingham 4,491, and Mbappe 4,610. The numbers speak for themselves—and it’s no surprise that rumors about Rodrygo’s dissatisfaction and possible exit began to swirl as soon as the disappointing season ended.Spanish media report that Rodrygo’s representatives have already been exploring options, contacting Premier League clubs—which the player reportedly sees as his only realistic destination should he leave Madrid. His relatively modest salary is also a factor: while Mbappe earns over 15 millions net annually (excluding signing bonuses), Alaba earns 12M, Modric 10.5M, Vinicius 11M (with a big raise expected), and Bellingham 10M, Rodrygo is earning just over 6M.🚨 Rodrygo’s father received and rejected approaches from a number of Premier League clubs through intermediaries. Teams were interested to know about Rodrygo’s situation Arsenal were convinced they could offer him a sporting project where he could be at ease, playing on the… pic.twitter.com/Plk1IQwjbE— Doc (@karthikadhaigal) June 24, 2025 Respected outlet Cadena SER confirmed today that there is a “Rodrygo situation” at Real Madrid—one that can no longer be hidden. The situation escalated when new head coach Xabi Alonso left Rodrygo out of the squad entirely in last night’s match against Pachuca. Despite being down to 10 men, Alonso gave starts to Arda Guler and Gonzalo Garcia, and later subbed in Brahim Diaz—without giving Rodrygo a single minute.Mbappe and Vinicius are expected to remain untouchable in Alonso’s plans, and the inclusion of Guler and Garcia suggests that Xabi has no intention of using Rodrygo as a false nine—a role often given to him under Carlo Ancelotti.🚨 If Rodrygo leaves Real Madrid they want €90m.Arsenal’s interest is genuine. (Source: Cadena Ser) pic.twitter.com/VmzGPzWtlj— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 23, 2025 Interest from the Premier League has been building, with Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Arsenal all reportedly monitoring the situation. The Athletic recently confirmed Arsenal’s interest—particularly strong since their pursuits of Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko have stalled. Mikel Arteta is searching for a marquee forward this summer, and Rodrygo could fit the bill perfectly.Aware that his market value remains high, Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling and have set their initial asking price at 90 millions.
