Rodrygo has recently emerged as a potential target for Arsenal. The 24-year-old winger has been linked with a move to the Premier League recently after .

Rodrygo, who sees his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expire in June 2028, has featured 30 times in La Liga this season, scoring six goals and providing six assists. The Brazil international was once a key player for Los Blancos, but .

With Mikel Arteta eager to bolster his frontline this summer, . So, with that being said, football.london has rounded up everything you need to know about the Brazilian and his future at Real Madrid.

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According to Spanish outlet , Rodrygo doesn't want to play for Real Madrid again. The report claims that the forward feels 'displaced' after the 'media explosion' surrounding Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe, which created a 'rift' with Vinicius Junior.

It's claimed that Rodrygo is angry at having lost the starring role he hoped to share with his fellow countryman. adds that the Brazilian's relationship with his teammates has 'deteriorated significantly,' as a result.

While Rodrygo has made it clear that he wants to leave and Los Blancos are not ruling out his departure, his future will depend on Xabi Alonso, who is set to replace Ancelotti at the end of the season.

The has reported that the Real Madrid star has attracted interest from Arsenal, but the Gunners face tough competition from Liverpool and Manchester City.

Speaking to reporters after El Clásico, Ancelotti explained why Rodrygo was an unused substitute. Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

"There's no issue with Rodrygo. He wasn't 100 per cent," said the Italian, as quoted by . The Brazilian was then omitted from the squad entirely a few days later when Los Blancos beat RCD Mallorca 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu.

"He [Rodrygo] had a fever last week, which prevented him from training well and returning to his best level," said Ancelotti ahead of the clash. "Today he felt some discomfort in his leg, which needs to be evaluated."

"When a player is not well [physically], he is also not well emotionally," Ancelotti added. "He wants to play, to show his quality, and help the team. He is a little disappointed in that sense, but nothing more."

On Wednesday afternoon, Rodrygo responded to reports suggesting that he wants to leave Real Madrid. On X, formerly known as Twitter, the winger wrote: "Thanks for all the messages and concerns. I'll be back soon [praying hands emoji]. Stop creating things [face palm emoji]."

While on international duty in September 2024, Rodrygo suggested he was unhappy with how he was being utilised at Real Madrid. As quoted by , he said: "Often, I'm just filling spaces.

"Is someone missing there? Put Rodrygo in. Is someone missing on the right? Rodrygo. Is someone missing as number nine? Rodrygo. That's it. It may get in my way a little, but I'm a team player."

Responding to Rodrygo's comments, Ancelotti said: "I've never put a player in a position that he doesn't like. Sometimes some [players] have to make sacrifices, like Camavinga, like Tchouameni has, like Rodrygo. I think Rodrygo is a complete forward."