Rodrigo's Dilemma: 4 Months Without Goals & Lack of Playing Time & Amateur Agent & Chaotic Personal Life

Since Mbappé joined the team, Real Madrid's Brazilian duo seems to be on a downward trajectory; Vinícius's form is far from last season, scoring only 7 goals in nearly 35 matches, while demanding a post-tax annual salary of €20 million, leading Real Madrid to suspend contract negotiations. Rodrigo's situation is even worse; he is currently in a significant predicament at Real Madrid, facing immense difficulties.

The Four Major Challenges Facing Rodrigo:

• Goal Drought: Rodrigo has experienced a goal drought at Real Madrid for 4 months; since the Champions League Round of 16 match against Atlético Madrid on March 4, he has not scored, indicating that the Brazilian forward is in a slump.
• Lack of Playing Time: With the appointment of new coach Alonso, he immediately promoted rising star Gonzalo García, which means Rodrigo has no place in Alonso's tactical system, and he has had very few opportunities to come off the bench. As next year is a World Cup year, if Rodrigo wants to represent Brazil, he needs to play at the club level, but currently, he faces the awkward situation of not getting any playing time at Real Madrid.
• Amateur Agent: With a market value of €90 million, Rodrigo should have options, but his agent is his father, who lacks sports management experience. The only thing he can do now is to self-recommend to several Premier League clubs, but so far, no Premier League team has made a formal offer. Real Madrid has set a price of €100 million, and given Rodrigo's poor form, it will be challenging for him to find a new club this summer.
• Chaotic Personal Life: Rodrigo has damaged his image in Brazil due to a brief relationship that resulted in twins, and he is also embroiled in a legal dispute over child support.

Facing these four significant challenges—being unable to play at Real Madrid, being determined to leave, the high asking price from Real Madrid, and the player's poor form and inadequate agent capabilities—Rodrigo will find it difficult to secure a suitable big club this summer. What lies ahead for 24-year-old Rodrigo?