Young striker Rodrygo recounts the story of refusing to play with the legendary Lionel Messi because he is too crazy about Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s top young talent – Rodrygo Goes recounted in an interview how he arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu and revealed he turned down Barcelona in 2019, despite the opportunity. playing with Lionel Messi at his peak.

“Actually everything is done with Barcelona, ​​just signing the contract. I asked my dad: ‘Anything from Real Madrid?’ Nothing. I asked to wait until the weekend because we have a match. I said ‘I’m not going to Barca and Real Madrid will see me’. My father got angry at me: ‘Are you kidding me? I have an offer from Barcelona. I will play with Messi and what else do you want?'” The star 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 in 2001 frankly shared.

Rodrygo refused to play with Messi because he was too crazy about Real Madrid. Photo: GETTY

A few days later, Rodrygo’s dream came true when Real Madrid officially contacted his father to offer a transfer contract. And without hesitation, the Brazilian striker chose to join the Spanish Royal Club.

Also in the interview, the 22-year-old striker also gave his opinion on the future of coach Carlo Ancelotti as Brazil coach: ” It can be a complicated season because when we lose, they will say that The manager is thinking of something else. We know that’s not the case, but that’s what the media will say.”