The future of Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo at Real Madrid is clearly being influenced by the club’s plans for the upcoming period. According to sources close to the players, coach Alvaro Arbeloa has informed them that it would be best to look for alternative destinations during the upcoming summer transfer window, as they are not expected to have a prominent role in the team this season or next.
Both players are considered substitutes with limited opportunities to play regularly, while Arbeloa prefers to rely on Mastanuño and Bellingham despite their current underwhelming performances. Staying under these circumstances would not be beneficial for Diaz and Rodrygo, especially since their playing styles do not align with the coach’s tactical vision.
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Brahim Diaz lacks consistency in crucial matches and is quite similar to Mastanuño, which has limited his chances of securing a starting position. As for Rodrygo, he is also outside the club’s long-term plans, and his style does not fit the sporting project that Real Madrid is trying to establish.
The internal message is crystal clear: Arbeloa is committed to players like Bellingham and Mastanuño and can only give Diaz and Rodrygo more playing time in cases of necessity or injury. The aim is to keep the key players happy and reduce the role of those who cannot exert real pressure on the squad.
Real Madrid has already begun assessing the potential impact of player departures on the squad list and wages, as this would free up space to sign new players or give other players more prominence within the club’s sporting project.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo appear to be facing a crucial summer, and Arbeloa’s message is clear: those who do not fit into the project should look for new opportunities outside the Santiago Bernabéu.
