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Rodrygo told to brace himself for difficult start at Real Madrid alongside ‘icons’

The highly-rated Brazilian is set to link up with the Liga giants this summer with Santos boss Jorge Sampaoli warning him to expect a rough ride

Rodrygo is one of the hottest prospects in world football, but Jorge Sampaoli has warned the Real Madrid new boy to expect a “difficult” start to life among “icons” at the Santiago Bernabeu.

At 18 years of age, the Brazilian youngster is preparing to depart Santos for Spain.

A deal with Madrid has been in place for some time, with the Blancos allowing a promising talent to further his development by spending another 12 months in his homeland.