Rodrygo Unlikely to Move to Al Nassr Amid European Focus

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo will not be joining Al Nassr this summer, despite reports linking him with a high-profile move to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazilian remains committed to his career in European football, while Al Nassr are set to pursue other targets.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Recent speculation suggested that Al Nassr, encouraged by Cristiano Ronaldo, had made an ambitious approach for Rodrygo. Reports indicated that the Saudi club was ready to spend big to unite the Real Madrid star with Ronaldo in Riyadh. However, those close to the situation have confirmed that Rodrygo is not considering a move away from Europe at this stage. Al Nassr have also shifted their attention to other players due to budget considerations and have ruled out signing either Rodrygo or Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli.

RODRYGO’S SEASON AND INTEREST FROM ELSEWHERE

Rodrygo remains an important member of the Real Madrid squad, having scored 17 goals and provided 8 assists in all competitions during the 2024/25 season. He has won multiple trophies since his arrival in 2019, including three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues. This season, however, he has faced increased competition under new coach Xabi Alonso and was benched for Real Madrid’s Club World Cup match against Borussia Dortmund. Interest in Rodrygo remains high across Europe, with Arsenal, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly seeing him as a top transfer target. If Rodrygo does leave Madrid, a move to the Premier League currently looks more likely than a switch to Saudi Arabia.

A previous report confirmed that Arsenal, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Rodrygo.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR RODRYGO AND AL NASSR?

Rodrygo’s immediate focus is on Real Madrid’s upcoming Club World Cup semifinal later this week. The club sits among the favourites for both domestic and international honours. For Al Nassr, who finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, the search for attacking reinforcements continues as they prepare for the 2025-26 campaign. Arsenal, meanwhile, are also monitoring Rodrygo as they look to strengthen a squad that finished third in last season’s Premier League. All eyes will be on Rodrygo’s next steps as the summer transfer window progresses.