Rodrygo, the Real Madrid winger, has expressed a touching farewell to outgoing coach Carlo Ancelotti, amid uncertainty about his own career path. Arsenal has been heavily rumored to have a keen interest in the player this summer. Recently, Rodrygo’s playing time has diminished due to injury and illness.
Reports from Germany suggest that the Gunners are looking to secure a new winger in the upcoming transfer window, with Rodrygo being one of the potential candidates.
However, his reported annual salary of £8.4 million could pose a challenge to any potential transfer. The likelihood of a move may be further influenced by the transformations at Real Madrid this summer. It has been confirmed that Ancelotti will depart in the off-season to assume the role of Brazil’s national team manager, with Xabi Alonso stepping in as his successor.
Real Madrid concluded their season on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad, marking a day filled with farewells. Besides Ancelotti, club icon Luka Modric will also bid farewell, along with midfielder Lucaz Vazquez, affectionately dubbed Cafucas by his teammates. Rodrygo, having already shared a goodbye note to Modric, has now extended messages to both Ancelotti and Vazquez.
On Instagram, he posted photos with Ancelotti, accompanied by a note: “Mister, I can’t start any other way than by expressing my gratitude for EVERYTHING! You’ve crafted one of the most remarkable chapters in the Club’s history: the coach with the highest number of titles. I was fortunate enough for our paths to intersect, a dream realized.
I cherish all the discussions, advice, reprimands, and above all, your warmth and those unforgettable embraces in both triumph and loss. You’re more than a coach; you’re a mentor and a friend. Together we conquered Spain, Europe… and the world. Now we’re set to conquer the world once more, this time with the yellow jersey.
Let’s continue writing our story together. I love you, Mister!” He also shared a picture of himself and Vazquez on his story, with a message saying: “Cafucas, my brother. Thank you for these years and especially for the friendship. You deserve the best!” Subsequently, he shared a team photo in front of large screens at the Bernabéu displaying: “Gracias Carlo” and “Gracias Luka.”
