Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to speculation linking Real Madrid forward Rodrygo to the North London club, stopping short of confirming any direct interest but underlining the Gunners’ clear intent to strengthen ahead of a decisive 2025/26 season.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to speculation about Real Madrid forward Rodrygo
“I won’t name any specific player,” Arteta said when asked about the Rodrygo rumors. “But we have brought the club into a position that next season, you have to win a major trophy.”
The comments reflect the club’s elevated expectations following back-to-back seasons of competing at the top in both domestic and European football. Under Arteta, Arsenal have evolved into one of the Premier League’s most consistent and formidable sides, narrowly missing out on silverware but consistently challenging the continent’s elite.
Whereas Rodrygo has not performed up to his potential this year at Real Madrid
Whereas Rodrygo has not performed up to his potential this year at Real Madrid as he has only scored 6 goals and assisted 6 in 30 matches. But he has the potential to start in any team all across Europe and be the main talisman for any team. His heroics with Real Madrid in the Champions league have already been stamped in every football fans’ memory.
Due to the introduction of Kylian Mbappe, his playing time has taken a hit
Due to the introduction of Kylian Mbappe, his playing time has taken a hit and under the new manager, Xabi Alonso it looks the Brazilian will not be able to play in the starting 11 and would be a regular bench attendee.
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“Everybody believes that we are an elite team in this country and in Europe. Arsenal is there,” Arteta asserted, pointing to the club’s transformation in recent years. Looking ahead to the summer transfer window, Arteta was clear about the squad’s needs: “We have to add goals, creativity, and we have to add numbers, and that will be in different positions.”
Arteta remarks suggest that Arsenal will be aggressive in the market
While the manager didn’t confirm whether Rodrygo, who remains a key player at Real Madrid, is a target, his remarks suggest that Arsenal will be aggressive in the market, seeking attacking reinforcements capable of pushing the club over the line in major competitions.
