Xabi Alonso requests Rodrygo's exit in January

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Rodrygo is going through one of the most complicated moments since he arrived in European football, and his continuity at Real Madrid has become a delicate matter. The technical decisions of Xabi Alonso have minimized his participation and have definitively opened the door to his departure in the next January transfer window.

Rodrygo, who was once an untouchable player for Carlo Ancelotti, now faces a different reality. The Brazilian has lost prominence and seems condemned to the bench. The club acknowledges that his performance has dropped, and his internal situation isn't helping either.

Xabi Alonso and the unexpected turn at Real Madrid

Xabi Alonso hasn't hesitated to push Rodrygo out of the starting eleven. The coach believes he should prioritize profiles that bring more aggressiveness, continuity, and competitive commitment. In that context, Arda Güler has taken the lead on the right flank, while Franco Mastantuono and Brahim Díaz have also been given opportunities. This distribution leaves Rodrygo with no space in Real Madrid's system, where his role has become insignificant for the new coach.

Alonso's recent decisions respond to an internal logic: giving playing time to players more aligned with the current team's philosophy. In contrast, Rodrygo has shown disconnection and insufficient levels in training, which hasn't gone unnoticed.

Rodrygo, between criticism and foreign offers

Rodrygo comes from a season marked by criticism and a controversial episode in the final stretch of the previous campaign. His refusal to participate in some training sessions, citing personal reasons, created unrest in the locker room and within the board. At Real Madrid, they interpreted that attitude as an attempt to force a favorable exit, but no offer met the club's financial expectations. This year, his secondary role has only accelerated the idea of a sale.

Tottenham is the club that has shown the most interest. In England, they claim that the initial contacts with Florentino Pérez have already taken place. The starting proposal would be around 70 million euros fixed plus 15 million in variables, a significant amount considering his current situation. Tottenham is not alone. Other Premier League clubs have inquired about the conditions to sign him, aware that his departure in January is more feasible than ever.

Xabi Alonso will not stop his departure

Xabi Alonso has been clear with the board: Rodrygo is not essential to his project. The coach believes his profile doesn't fit this stage and understands that a sale could benefit the club both in sporting and financial aspects.

Within the white team, they see it positively that the Brazilian's departure could free up salary and create space for a specific reinforcement on the right flank, one of the positions needing the most adjustments. Rodrygo, on his side, seeks to regain continuity and prominence. The option to land in the Premier League is appealing, especially if he finds a team that guarantees him playing time and a central role in the sporting project.

The situation is heading towards an inevitable departure. Unless a drastic turnaround occurs, the Brazilian will leave Real Madrid in January, a decision that reflects the new direction set by Xabi Alonso to build a more functional and competitive team. Rodrygo is at a turning point, and his immediate future points to London or, at least, to a new challenge away from the Santiago Bernabéu.

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