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Ryan Gravenberch’s agent releases statement after ‘dream’ Real Madrid move bombshell
Ryan Gravenberch’s agent insists the player isn’t angling for a move to Real Madrid following bombshell comments. The Liverpool star’s agent was quoted suggesting that Gravenberch would one day like to wear the white of Real Madrid. Gravenberch’s agent has voiced his desire for him to join the Spanish club With Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to join the Spanish giants in the summer, Gravenberch’s agent, Jose Fortes Rodriguez, sparked speculation over the midfielder’s Anfield future. Already facing uncertainty around key players like Alexander-Arnold, who is understood to be on his way to the Bernabeu this summer on a free, the Reds are also contending with Real Madrid’s interest in Ibrahima Konate. Meanwhile, contract negotiations involving Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah remain unresolved, though there are signs of progress in both cases. The spotlight has now turned to Gravenberch, who has emerged as a standout performer this season under Arne Slot. The 22-year-old Netherlands international has played a crucial role in Liverpool’s dynamic midfield trio, slotting in alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to help power the Reds to the top of the Premier League table. But his agent Rodriguez appeared to reveal ambitions beyond Anfield. “We would love him to join Real Madrid,” Rodriguez told Spanish publication Marca. “When Ryan was 16, Barca called us. They wanted to sign him, but his father and I prioritised his development. “At Ajax, he was able to develop in a way that he possibly wouldn’t have at Barca.” “He’s good enough for Real Madrid. We would love for him to play for them,” Rodriguez added. Gravenberch has been exceptional for Liverpool this season so farGetty Despite the public praise, a move this summer appears unlikely. “Liverpool would ask for a lot of money. I know Real have had their eye on him, but now it’s impossible,” Rodriguez added. But Rodriguez has now moved to insist Gravenberch is happy at Liverpool, claiming that the Real Madrid ‘dream’ is his rather than the Netherlands international’s. “I’m Spanish,” Rodriguez wrote on Instagram. “It’s my dream club, not the dream club of Ryan. He is really happy, and if you ask Ryan, he will agree with you [that Liverpool are the biggest club in the world]. No stress, keep calm.” Gravenberch joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 for around £34.2 million. Initially viewed as a squad player under Jurgen Klopp, he’s flourished since being repositioned into a deeper-lying No.6 role by Slot — a tactical shift that came after Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer. Alexander-Arnold is said to have agreed a lucrative five-year deal in MadridGetty His transformation has been vital to Liverpool’s unexpected title charge. With just seven matches remaining, the Reds hold an 11-point lead over Arsenal and are firmly on course for their 20th top-flight crown – a feat that would see them draw level with arch-rivals Manchester United. Next up, Liverpool face West Ham on Sunday as they look to edge closer to securing the title. Meanwhile, over in Spain, Real Madrid are focused on reshaping their back line. Alexander-Arnold has been edging closer to a move to the Spanish giants, with talks advancing between both sides in recent months. The Liverpool vice-captain is poised to join Real Madrid in the summer having agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants on a five-year deal worth in excess of £220,000-per-week. However, Salah and Van Dijk appear to be making more concrete process to stay at the Merseyside club.
Ryan Gravenberch’s agent insists the player isn’t angling for a move to Real Madrid following bombshell comments.
The Liverpool star’s agent was quoted suggesting that Gravenberch would one day like to wear the white of Real Madrid.
With Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to join the Spanish giants in the summer, Gravenberch’s agent, Jose Fortes Rodriguez, sparked speculation over the midfielder’s Anfield future.
Already facing uncertainty around key players like Alexander-Arnold, who is understood to be on his way to the Bernabeu this summer on a free, the Reds are also contending with Real Madrid’s interest in Ibrahima Konate.
Meanwhile, contract negotiations involving Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah remain unresolved, though there are signs of progress in both cases.
The spotlight has now turned to Gravenberch, who has emerged as a standout performer this season under Arne Slot.
The 22-year-old Netherlands international has played a crucial role in Liverpool’s dynamic midfield trio, slotting in alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to help power the Reds to the top of the Premier League table.
But his agent Rodriguez appeared to reveal ambitions beyond Anfield.
“We would love him to join Real Madrid,” Rodriguez told Spanish publication Marca.
“When Ryan was 16, Barca called us. They wanted to sign him, but his father and I prioritised his development.
“At Ajax, he was able to develop in a way that he possibly wouldn’t have at Barca.”
“He’s good enough for Real Madrid. We would love for him to play for them,” Rodriguez added.
Despite the public praise, a move this summer appears unlikely.
“Liverpool would ask for a lot of money. I know Real have had their eye on him, but now it’s impossible,” Rodriguez added.
But Rodriguez has now moved to insist Gravenberch is happy at Liverpool, claiming that the Real Madrid ‘dream’ is his rather than the Netherlands international’s.
“I’m Spanish,” Rodriguez wrote on Instagram. “It’s my dream club, not the dream club of Ryan. He is really happy, and if you ask Ryan, he will agree with you [that Liverpool are the biggest club in the world]. No stress, keep calm.”
Gravenberch joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023 for around £34.2 million.
Initially viewed as a squad player under Jurgen Klopp, he’s flourished since being repositioned into a deeper-lying No.6 role by Slot — a tactical shift that came after Liverpool missed out on signing Martin Zubimendi last summer.
His transformation has been vital to Liverpool’s unexpected title charge.
With just seven matches remaining, the Reds hold an 11-point lead over Arsenal and are firmly on course for their 20th top-flight crown – a feat that would see them draw level with arch-rivals Manchester United.
Next up, Liverpool face West Ham on Sunday as they look to edge closer to securing the title.
Meanwhile, over in Spain, Real Madrid are focused on reshaping their back line.
Alexander-Arnold has been edging closer to a move to the Spanish giants, with talks advancing between both sides in recent months.
The Liverpool vice-captain is poised to join Real Madrid in the summer having agreed personal terms with the Spanish giants on a five-year deal worth in excess of £220,000-per-week.
However, Salah and Van Dijk appear to be making more concrete process to stay at the Merseyside club.
