Could Flamengo sign him? Rodrygo on Real Madrid's transfer list

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·3 juin 2026

Could Flamengo sign him? Rodrygo on Real Madrid's transfer list

Flamengo want to sign a backup for Arrascaeta in 2026

Real Madrid (Spain) began a rebuilding process after failing to win any titles in the 2025/2026 season. Thus, the new phase starts with the arrival of José Mourinho, who is close to being announced as the team’s coach. The Portuguese manager has already informed the board which players should not be used, including Rodrygo.

According to Spanish journalist Ramón Álvarez, José Mourinho informed Real Madrid which players are not in his plans for next season. They are: Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo Goes, Franco Mastantuono, Fran Garcia, Raul Asencio, and Dani Ceballos.

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What is Rodrygo’s situation?

A product of Santos’ youth academy, Rodrygo arrived at Real Madrid in July 2019 after the Spanish club paid 45 million euros (around R$197 million at the time). Since then, the player has established himself as one of the biggest names in world football.

It is worth noting that Rodrygo will not play in the 2026 World Cup for the Brazil national team. That is because, in March this year, the player suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus in his right leg. As a result, the forward is still recovering after surgery.

What are Flamengo’s transfer priorities?

At the moment, Flamengo have three transfer priorities for the next window, which opens on July 20: a center forward, a left back, and an attacking midfielder. Leonardo Jardim, coach of Mengão, revealed that he requested the arrival of a player to rotate with Arrascaeta, Fla’s number 10.

An important step is knowing how much we will have to invest. We have needs, but we’ll see what the money will be enough to pursue. With that guideline, we will strengthen the team with more quality. We’re not going to make changes just for the sake of it. We will bring in players who can truly add something. Right now, the attacking midfield role is basically Arrascaeta and, at times, Carrascal. We could have a different player there. Boto is working on that situation. Aside from that, we have to look at each position and add more quality,” he said last Saturday (30).

What is Flamengo’s situation?

Meanwhile, the Flamengo squad are enjoying a vacation due to the break in the calendar because of the World Cup. Mengão’s next match in 2026 is scheduled for July 22, against Chapecoense, in the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

Before that, however, Flamengo will hold a mid-season training camp in Portugal, including three friendlies. Thus, on Portuguese soil, the Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (Scotland), Birmingham (England), and Benfica (Portugal).

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