4 matches in the United States have been enough for Xabi Alonso to cross him off. The Basque has started his cycle as Real Madrid's coach with a firm stance and no half measures. He doesn't plan to grant or keep those who don't contribute or don't fit his way of seeing soccer. He has the full support of Florentino Pérez, who has given him complete authority to make whatever decisions he deems necessary.
The decision at Real Madrid is clear: there will be no more experiments, nor will players who don't contribute be kept. This message has reached the locker room, with Xabi Alonso highlighting in red a name to leave immediately. He arrived with great expectations and, although at times he seemed to take a step forward, he has never managed to establish himself at Santiago Bernabéu.
Xabi Alonso removes him from Real Madrid
He has used the first matches of the Club World Cup to keep a close eye on him, but he hasn't been convinced. We're talking about Rodrygo Goes, a 24-year-old forward who looks set to leave Real Madrid this coming summer.
He has only played in two matches of the tournament, having provided one assist. Rodrygo has only played 88 minutes, being a regular on the bench and not part of Xabi Alonso's plans.
The man from Tolosa is clear about it: he doesn't count on him and has asked for a new destination to be found. For the left wing, he believes that Arda Güler, Brahim, and the newly arrived Mastantuono are ahead of him. He doesn't have a place in his scheme for a diminished Rodrygo Goes, who seems destined for a future far from Santiago Bernabéu.
3 interested in Rodrygo Goes
He doesn't have official confirmation yet, but Rodrygo Goes is starting to realize that he will have to look for a way out. He doesn't lack offers, with as many as three teams interested in taking him immediately from Real Madrid.
Although Manchester City has always been in the background, this time it doesn't seem to be in the race. The best positioned appears to be Arsenal, which is very interested in strengthening its attack with the Brazilian. In England, Chelsea is also interested, closely following the development of the situation.
But Madrid-Barcelona has learned that one place where Rodrygo Goes could end up is Bayern. Madrid is asking for 90 million euros for his transfer. Xabi Alonso has opened the doors wide for him, and several of Europe's giants are already negotiating his signing.