Real Madrid -Baas Xabi Alonso has spoken about the position of Rodrygo in the Spanish capital after a summer of speculation about the Brazilian with the forward uncertainty of a role this season
Real Madrid -Baas Xabi Alonso is happy with the progress of Rodrygo this summer while he prepares for his first La Liga match responsible for Los Blancos. The Brazilian winger remains in the Spanish capital after speculation about a movement since the arrival of Alonso.
Earlier this month, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal were all connected to the signature of the attacker. It is said that Real Madrid has been open to Rodrygo's exit without being proactive in searching for a new club for the two -time winner of the Champions League.
The 24-year-old did not appear in the foreground of Alonso's plans after he appeared only once from the start during the team World Cup campaign of the team. The Spaniard has a wealth of options, including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius JR and Jude Bellingham.
Although Los Blancos Content has appeared to keep Rodrygo, their interest in William Saliba would see them that they are sensational swap dealer offer. The Gunners would like to add a winger and Marca claims that Real tried to seduce them into a movement after he had weighed Saliba earlier next summer or free in 2027 for free.
At the moment Rodrygo remains available to Alonso with the club's season to start against Osasuna on Tuesday evening. The former midfielder of Bayern Munich and Liverpool thinks that his accusation is in good Nick despite the uncertainty of this summer.
“There are many rumors this summer,” Alonso said an example of the first game of his team of the season. “He looks good for me.
“I count on everyone, and I want them to work for the team and be at 100%. That is what worries me and what occupies me now.”
Real Madrid's head coach has no shortage of options, and new signing Franco Mastantuono, 18, could still be with those who make sure that minutes are hard to find for Rodrygo. Alonso is very impressed by the young person since his arrival.
“The first time I spoke to him, I was very surprised by his personality,” said the Spaniard. “He was still 17 years old and a very confident man.
“He was not afraid to take the step to come to Real Madrid. You can see his adulthood, his desire, his quality. He will integrate into the team very quickly.
“He can get minutes tomorrow. He will bring quality, energy, he is defensively dedicated and he has a good momentum. I have seen that he has that drive and that Argentinian competitive mind. He is good with the last pass. He is at a very good level.”