Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has sent shockwaves through the football world with a dramatic and impassioned statement, sparked by growing unrest within the Santiago Bernabéu. The catalyst? Liverpool’s recent Premier League triumph, which appears to be influencing not only fans and media but also some of Real Madrid’s brightest young stars.
In a development that has taken many by surprise, Arda Güler and Rodrygo Goes have both submitted formal transfer requests, expressing a strong desire to join the Merseyside giants. Sources close to the club suggest that both players are dissatisfied with their current roles and are seeking more consistent playing time — something they believe they’ll find under Liverpool’s new coaching setup. The Premier League champions, reportedly keen to bolster their already strong squad, are said to be very interested in acquiring both talents.
However, this has not sat well with Pérez, who has responded with fury. His words, quoted from internal club discussions and leaked to the press, reveal a man deeply frustrated by what he perceives as a growing threat from Liverpool. “Liverpool winning the league is already turning into a nightmare,” Pérez said. “Now, I have to deal with two of our most promising players asking to leave for Anfield.”
He didn’t stop there. In one of his most provocative declarations yet, Pérez insisted, “I would rather Real Madrid miss out on Champions League football for the next three seasons than allow these two to walk away. They’re not just part of our squad — they’re future icons of the game.”
This fiery rhetoric underlines the level of importance Pérez places on Güler and Rodrygo. Both players have been viewed within Madrid’s inner circles as central to the club’s long-term strategy. To see them tempted away by Liverpool — and by the lure of more regular minutes — is being interpreted as a serious blow to the club’s prestige and future prospects.
Pérez went further, warning that allowing such transfers would be tantamount to handing a strategic advantage to one of Real Madrid’s biggest European rivals. “If Liverpool gets them, we’re going to feel the consequences for years to come. I won’t gift our legacy to a competitor.”
Online, the fallout has been intense. Real Madrid supporters have largely sided with their president, applauding his fierce protection of the club’s future. Meanwhile, Liverpool fans are understandably thrilled at the idea of such top-tier talents potentially joining their side.
With the transfer window yet to officially open, the situation remains fluid — but one thing is certain: Liverpool’s recent success has stirred deep unrest in Madrid, and the football world is watching closely as the saga unfolds.
