Rodrygo’s Comments on Salah Resurface Amid Liverpool Transfer Links
Liverpool have made major moves this summer, securing Florian Wirtz for a record fee and adding full-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez. However, transfer activity is far from over, and speculation around Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes is heating up.
With Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward seemingly edging closer to a summer exit, and with Liverpool potentially losing Luis Díaz and Darwin Núñez, the 24-year-old has emerged as a possible reinforcement for Arne Slot’s attack.
Rodrygo has had a solid career with Madrid, tallying 68 goals and 51 assists in 270 appearances — averaging a goal contribution every 135 minutes. Despite this, some Liverpool fans remain divided on whether they want him at Anfield due to resurfaced remarks he made about Mohamed Salah.
Flashback to the 2022 Champions League Final
Rodrygo admitted in a 2022 interview that he and his teammates mocked Salah after Real Madrid’s win over Liverpool in the Champions League final. Salah had previously expressed a desire for “revenge” after being injured in the 2018 final. In response, Rodrygo revealed that Luka Modric taunted Salah in the tunnel, saying, “Try again next time,” and that during training, Real Madrid players would say, “Come on Salah” to motivate themselves.
These comments have now resurfaced and sparked backlash from a section of Liverpool fans online, with some calling for the club to avoid signing him altogether.
⚖️ Mixed Reactions from Fans
While some supporters are fiercely against the move, others are urging forgiveness, pointing to Rodrygo’s immense talent and potential. Some fans highlighted that Neymar considers him the next big star for Brazil, and many believe a move away from being overshadowed by Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. could allow him to flourish into a Ballon d’Or contender.
As Liverpool prepare for a new era under Arne Slot, the debate continues — should the club pursue Rodrygo despite his past comments, or steer clear?
