Florentino and Xabi Alonso have an agreement: he's leaving Real Madrid for $100M

Florentino and Xabi Alonso haven't had much time to talk since his arrival at Real Madrid. The Club World Cup has meant they've barely decided what to do in the market this summer. However, it seems they had pretty clear ideas judging by the signings that have been finalized.

One of the latest decisions they've made has to do with departures and a player. We're referring to Rodrygo, whose future is once again a topic of conversation this summer. To such an extent that Florentino and Xabi have reached an agreement to authorize his sale.

If the Brazilian asks to leave and the Basque coach gives his approval, any club will have to bring an offer of €100 million. That's what the coach and the president of Real Madrid have discussed to authorize his departure. Otherwise, he'll remain with the club for another season.

Florentino has always made it clear that he wants to keep Rodrygo on the team for many years. If he asks to leave, they won't refuse or close the doors on him, although there are conditions for that. He must be the one to request it, and he must bring a decent offer to finalize his transfer.

Rodrygo must step up urgently

Last season, Rodrygo was far from performing at his best despite Ancelotti's trust. The Italian insisted, however, he didn't contribute what he should have given the Madrid side. He spent the final stretch of La Liga injured and with doubts about his future.

Xabi has put him back in the starting eleven, placed on the right flank in the 4-3-3 used against Al Hilal. However, Mastantuono's arrival could be direct competition for the former Santos player. He also went unnoticed in the match and ended up being substituted.

Rodrygo will have to step up and definitively earn his place at Real Madrid. Otherwise, they could start to seriously think his future lies far from Chamartín. With Arsenal watching closely, ready to make a major investment for him.