Real Madrid forward Rodrygo handed Arsenal one last transfer blow.
Arsenal were heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian during the summer window but nothing ever materialised, despite plenty of indications that a deal could have been struck.
Rodrygo was consistently overlooked by new Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso throughout the Club World Cup and then did not play a single minute of the La Liga opener against Osasuna.
However, while many Gunners supporters were excited about the idea of Rodyrgo making the switch to the Emirates Stadium, the 24-year-old has revealed he is no rush to leave the Spanish capital despite having offers on the table.
He told Spanish outlet AS: "Every summer, the same thing happens to me. Whether I'm going to leave or whether I have offers from this club or that.
"Every week, I was in a team if I paid attention to what was published. Of course, there are always offers; I'm not going to lie about that.
“But I always made it clear to the club that I want to continue succeeding here, even more than I already have. It's a lot to have won two Champions Leagues at my age, but now I want more European Cups in this shirt.
"I've always said: 'As long as Real Madrid wants me, I'll be here.' If one day Real Madrid says to me: 'Rodry, find a team,' I'll say 'OK.' But that hasn't happened. The club has always told me they count on me.
“And when I had a problem, they were there for me. People speculated because I kept quiet. But I knew what I was going to do this season with Real Madrid and that I'm going to be focused on giving my best. It hasn't bothered me. I was calm, and here I am… as always. This is my seventh season."
Rodrygo has since made eight appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid this season, two of which have come as a starter and he has weighed in with two assists.
The Brazilian also opened up on a conversation with Alonso regarding his preferred role in the team.
Rodrygo added: “When the manager arrived he called me in to talk and said: 'I know you like playing on the left, but I'm going to need you in other positions too.'
“I told him, 'Okay, manager, I'm here to help the team.' Everyone knows I prefer playing on the left and that I'm much better on that wing, but I'm always available to the team to play on the right or as a number nine, and I told him so.
“The truth is, he's only putting me on the left, and I like the level of minutes I'm getting.
“I'm doing well, although, logically, I want to play more. I'm in a process of evolution, and I'm getting better and better, and I feel happy. I'm performing better and better."
