Real Madrid rule out January exit for forgotten Real Madrid forward – Romano

Real Madrid rule out January exit for forgotten Real Madrid forward – Romano Real Madrid have made their position on Rodrygo’s future clear, with the club closing the door on a January departure as the Brazilian continues his recovery from a serious knee injury. According to Fabrizio Romano , Real Madrid have informed the forward’s representatives that they will not consider loan proposals when the winter transfer window opens.  The priority at this stage is now getting Rodrygo back to full fitness rather than discussing his future. Real Madrid rule out Rodrygo loan It must be remembered that Rodrygo suffered an ACL injury with meniscus damage in March and subsequently underwent surgery .  The setback ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup and has kept him sidelined for an extended period. His recovery has progressed positively, however, and the Brazilian has already moved beyond the earliest stages of his rehabilitation.  Real Madrid have ruled out January move for Rodrygo. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) After returning to jogging in September, he has now started individual work with the ball . Even then, his competitive return is not expected until January 2027, making the coming months crucial for his physical recovery.  Mourinho and his coaching staff are understood to want the forward fully prepared for the second half of the campaign, which has effectively ended any possibility of a temporary move. Rodrygo remains part of Mourinho’s Real Madrid plans Real Madrid’s stance is a notable change from the summer, when the club was open to the possibility of Rodrygo leaving as part of the squad reshuffle. The landscape has also changed since then. Yan Diomande has arrived, while Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. remain central figures in Madrid’s attack, leaving questions over Rodrygo’s position once he returns. Yet the club is not prepared to address those questions through a January loan.  Rodrygo is expected to return in 2027. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Romano’s latest update makes clear that Madrid want Rodrygo to remain at the Bernabeu and concentrate entirely on his recovery. Rodrygo faces a new fight for his Real Madrid place The 25-year-old remains under contract until 2028, giving Madrid plenty of time to assess his long-term role. For now, though, there is no decision to make regarding an exit.  Rather, Rodrygo’s immediate objective is to complete his rehabilitation and return to competitive football after what has been a difficult period. When he eventually returns in 2027, competition for attacking places will be fierce, but Madrid’s decision to reject January loans shows they still believe Rodrygo has a role to play in the second half of the season.