Rodrygo, Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso
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Rodrygo's future is generating a lot of talk in recent weeks. Everything indicates that he is not in Xabi Alonso's plans and that he is on the departure
Rodrygo has been linked with a move out of the Spanish capital this summer, but Xabi Alonso is paying no attention to the “rumors” in the buildup to Real Madrid’s La Liga opener.
Xabi Alonso has delivered an update on Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger, who has been strongly linked with a switch to the Premier League this summer, was an unused substitute in Los Blancos' opening game of the new La Liga season on Tuesday evening.
It is evident that Rodrygo Goes does not count for Xabi Alonso, despite his words in the press conference. The Spanish coach does not see the Brazilian with
Xabi Alonso revealed it was his “decision” to bench Rodrygo in Real Madrid’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu, further fueling transfer speculation for the Brazil international. Rodrygo could only sit and watch as Real Madrid secured their first victory of the 2025–26 season.