October 25th 2024.
Emmanuel Petit, a former player for Arsenal, has expressed his desire to see Real Madrid's Rodrygo join his former club. Petit believes that the Brazilian forward has the potential to become an "absolute superstar" at Arsenal, and he is not alone in his admiration for the young player.
Since joining Real Madrid in 2019, Rodrygo has scored an impressive 57 goals in 229 appearances. Although he did not reach double digits in his first three seasons at the club, he made a breakthrough in the 2022-23 season with 19 goals in all competitions. Last year, he scored 17 goals as Real Madrid won both La Liga and the Champions League. This success has earned him a contract extension until 2028, but Petit still hopes to see him at Arsenal.
"Arsenal need to sign Rodrygo from Real Madrid," Petit stated. "He's often overshadowed by his fellow countrymen, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr., but I believe he has the potential to shine at the Emirates. He reminds me of Sylvain Wiltord, who I played with at Arsenal. He has the ability to play in all three positions up front and I believe he would be a star at Arsenal."
Petit also addressed a recent comment made by Rodrygo, where he responded to being asked about Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. by saying, "I am Rodrygo, look at what I did last season." This confidence and determination only further solidifies Petit's belief in the young player.
"I think he is underrated and perhaps feels overshadowed at Real Madrid," Petit continued. "But at Arsenal, he could become an absolute superstar. He has the ability to score goals, provide assists, and bring great energy to the pitch."
Currently, Rodrygo has scored three goals in 13 appearances for Real Madrid this season. His team is sitting at second in La Liga, just three points behind Barcelona, and 12th in the Champions League after a remarkable 5-2 comeback win against Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, Arsenal is in third place in the Premier League, four points behind Liverpool, who they will face this weekend. They are also in ninth place in the Champions League.
It is clear that Petit sees great potential in Rodrygo and believes that he would be a valuable addition to Arsenal. Only time will tell if this dream becomes a reality, but for now, fans can continue to admire the young player's talents from afar.
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