It is truly tough to see talented player like Rodrygo struggle for playing time at big club like Real Madrid especially when it seemed he was part of their plans. However his strong desire to stay in Europe for his career is smart move. And playing in Europe top leagues offers best competition keeps him visible for his national team and future club opportunities and provides top notch training for his development. This is why links to clubs like Chelsea make sense as staying in Europe is important for his growth even if it means turning down big money from outside continent.