Real Madrid prepares a key sale for the January market

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The Real Madrid transfer market is already looking ahead to January, with Rodrygo, a 25-year-old Brazilian forward, being one of the players the club is considering for a departure. The striker is under contract until June 30, 2028 and is currently going through recovery from a serious knee injury suffered in March.

The Brazilian underwent surgery on March 10, 2026 for a torn anterior cruciate ligament and external meniscus in his right knee. His return to competition is expected around January 2027, a date that coincides with the opening of the next transfer window.

Real Madrid considering a January departure

The recovery timeline will be crucial for any decision. Rodrygo still has several rehabilitation phases to complete before being medically cleared, so the club cannot make a final decision until his physical response over the next few months is assessed.

His scheduled return in January, however, presents an opportunity that Real Madrid is already factoring into its planning. The club intends to review any offers that may arise for the forward once he is back and there is a more accurate assessment of his condition.

Moreover, the club holds a favorable contractual position. Rodrygo renewed his contract in November 2023 until 2028, so he will enter the winter market with over a season left on his contract and no immediate need to accept an offer.

Despite his injury, the Brazilian is still part of the sporting plans. Real Madrid included him on the 2026/27 Champions League list, but his absence in the first part of the season prevents him from competing until he completes his recovery.

Rodrygo to face more competition upon return

The composition of the attack has also shifted during Rodrygo's absence. The club signed Yan Diomande for 125 million euros this summer, adding to the options in offensive positions.

In addition to this signing, there are Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius, Brahim Diaz, and other resources available to José Mourinho. The Brazilian will first need to regain his physical condition and then compete for a place in a squad that will have more alternatives upon his return.

The coaching staff's intention to work with a smaller group could also influence January decisions. The team ended the summer with 26 players, exceeding the number Mourinho had planned to manage for the season.

Therefore, an offensive departure would help adjust the squad size and change the distribution of minutes for the second half of the season. Rodrygo's situation aligns with a window in which the club will have to decide which players play a key role in the project.

Real Madrid's next step will be monitoring Rodrygo's physical progress in the latter part of 2026. If he is cleared in January and suitable offers align with the club's valuation, his departure could become one of the main moves in the winter market.

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