Chelsea transfer window has just been hit by the ultimate drop – all thanks to a casual Instagram comment from Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.
Fresh from Chelsea’s 3-0 win over PSG in the Club World Cup final, Rodrygo sent his congratulations to João Pedro with a “Congrats J, play hard” under his celebratory post. But Blues fans? Yeah, they ran absolutely wild with it.
Rodrygo’s Comment Breaks Chelsea Twitter
The comment section exploded. Chelsea fans, still basking in the reflected glory of their Club World Cup victory, viewed the post as a possible green light. The replies included a flood of pleas to Rodrygo to “come join the project” and assurances that he would experience “no more bench life here.”
Rodrygo didn’t exactly feel like a titanic figure in Madrid’s plans when he played 92 minutes during Real Madrid’s Club World Cup run. Xabi Alonso now favours other attacking options, so the 23-year-old’s position appears increasingly precarious.
Fans posted on social media that this kind of gesture — publicly showing support for a Chelsea player — felt personal. Some went so far as to call it “the soft launch” of his Stamford Bridge love affair. Others pointed out that Rodrygo has liked posts to do with Chelsea in the past, further fueling the fire.
Chelsea ready with the bag and the project
Chelsea’s Club World Cup victory didn’t only bring silverware — it brought serious cash. Winning prize money of in excess of £100million at DAMAC Properties has ramped up their commercial power and the club have rolled into the summer fully laden.
Already a player that some at Chelsea admire, Rodrygo would fit Maresca’s high-pressing, vertical attack. The fact he was purring over João Pedro and the timing of his comments only served to crank up the transfer chat.
Rodrygo holds a Madrid contract until 2028, but if he wants out, Chelsea certainly don’t lack ambition — or funds.
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