With Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid debut at the Club World Cup in the United States approaching, controversy is growing within the club regarding the future of Brazilian star Rodrygo, who remains one of the most prominent names under consideration during the pre-summer transfer window.
According to journalist Mario Cortegana and The Athletic, the Brazilian player is going through an uncertain period, especially since he has not made an official appearance for the team since the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona, when Carlo Ancelotti was still in charge. The club is currently weighing several scenarios regarding the player’s future, given that he has not performed sufficiently to convince Alonso to guarantee him a place in the starting lineup.
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Reports indicate that Rodrygo prefers to play on the left wing, and he has explicitly communicated this preference to the coaching staff. However, this position is currently crowded with several key players in the squad, making it difficult to give him priority. The player has previously stated that he agreed to play on the right wing in recent years only to feel important to the team and to meet the club’s technical needs at that time.
Rodrygo and his father have held several conversations with Real Madrid’s management in recent weeks to discuss his future within the team. This communication has slowed potential negotiations with other clubs, particularly those from the English Premier League, which had expressed interest in the player.
Although Rodrygo has emphasized his desire to continue with Real Madrid, his ambition to play on the left flank clashes with the team’s current technical situation. At the same time, the management at Valdebebas has not ruled out any possibility regarding the player’s future, whether staying or moving on.
Real Madrid is aware that clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City have previously contacted Rodrygo, and these clubs could re-enter the scene if either the player or the club decides to open the door to a departure. In the absence of clear guarantees from Xabi Alonso regarding his position on the pitch, all options remain open.
