The Real Madrid sensation has revealed that he had signed for rival club FC Barcelona before his father revealed to him about a call from Los Blancos. That was the time when he decided to instead join the 15-time UEFA Champions League team.
Real Madrid star had signed for Barca before he changed his mind to join rivals
Rodrygo has come up with a shocking revelation where he could have ended up playing for the rivals instead. The Brazilian winger, in an interview with AS, said:
“Before signing for Madrid, everything was already done and I had signed for Barça. It’s true.”
Speaking on what changed his mind, Rodrygo said:
“But my father told me that Madrid had called us and that I had to choose.”
The 24-year-old had to choose between the Spanish giants however, it was easy for the La Liga player to pick one. The former Santos player further stated:
“It was very easy for me. I knew what I wanted and what my dream was. I didn’t hesitate. And here I am.”
Rodrygo was asked what if his father had not guided him, the Whites star replied that his priorities were clear. Although, for him, Barcelona has been an outstanding club and he has always respected the rival team, there was no second thought on choosing Real Madrid.
Rodrygo, as per the same source mentioned above, said:
“I was at Santos and I started playing well. Barça came after me and I’ve always said that it’s a great club and that I have a lot of respect for them.”
The player continued:
“But Madrid was my dream and my decision was easy to make. I couldn’t wait any longer for Madrid and when the time came, we did what we had to do.”
Rodrygo, who began his career with Santos, joined the European side in 2019 and has continued to prove his worth ever since.