Real Madrid Confidencial Xabi Alonso's message about Rodrygo's future: I've spoken...
The native of Tolosa acknowledges the conversation he has had with him
If there's a player whose future is uncertain at Real Madrid, it's Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian saw that in the league debut, he didn't even get a minute against Osasuna. That caused rumors to skyrocket after he was seen warming up on the sidelines while Brahim and Mastantuono were ahead of him.
So, after not playing against Osasuna, it was a question that seemed inevitable for Xabi Alonso. That was the case during the pre-match press conference this Sunday before the game against Oviedo, where he spoke about his future. He was once again asked in the press conference about what was going to happen with Rodrygo.
During the Club World Cup, he also experienced a difficult situation by missing games without playing. However, Xabi has insisted that "for me, the season has started now, the Club World Cup was a different context." Therefore, he should only be evaluated based on the match against Osasuna.
The fact that he didn't play isn't due to pressure or a plan to try to sell him in the market. "All the decisions about playing and making the starting eleven are mine, solely and exclusively. I evaluate them with the staff and the coaching team," the Tolosa native stated to dispel any doubts that may exist.
Rodrygo and Xabi Alonso's talk
Since his arrival at Real Madrid, we've seen Xabi Alonso and Rodrygo very close at Valdebebas. Before leaving for the United States for the World Cup, they had a talk to assess his commitment. They've also had conversations about the future during these days.
"I've spoken with many players, and with Rodrygo as well," Xabi Alonso acknowledged on the matter. It seems that he knows what will happen with the Brazilian, distancing himself from the rumors. In fact, at Defensa Central, we've confirmed that he's thinking about staying.
He hasn't communicated to the club at any time his intention to leave or to have them look for a new destination for him. It's true that in the world of soccer, anything can happen at the last minute. However, it doesn't seem that Rodrygo is going to be the protagonist of a big surprise this time.
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