Chelsea plot surprise summer move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo

Chelsea are preparing a surprise move to sign out-of-favour Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in the upcoming summer transfer window, according to GOAL.

Recent reports suggest that Rodrygo is considering leaving Real Madrid after falling down the pecking order in the club’s attacking lineup.

Spanish outlet AS reported last week that the Brazilian is going through a ‘complicated moment’ and already ‘has one foot out of Madrid.’

The 24-year-old forward intends to wait for Xabi Alonso’s official appointment as Real Madrid’s new head coach before making a final decision about his future.

Chelsea are closely monitoring Rodrygo’s situation in the Spanish capital and are seriously considering submitting a bid once the summer window opens.

While the Blues have yet to open formal negotiations with Los Blancos, they are already in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives.

Rodrygo’s current contract with Real Madrid runs until 2028, meaning Chelsea will likely need to pay a significant transfer fee to secure his signature.

Besides Chelsea, Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United have also expressed interest in the Brazilian international.

Real Madrid will conclude their La Liga campaign on Saturday with a home game against Real Sociedad, marking the final match for Carlo Ancelotti as the team’s head coach.