Real Madrid has several cases to solve in the few days left of the transfer window. However, the most important is the future of Rodrygo Goes. Florentino has set a minimum price of 80 million euros to negotiate his departure, but so far no negotiations have started. With things as they are, everything points to his continuity at Santiago Bernabéu and Xabi Alonso wants to give him an opportunity.
Important change
In the last few hours, Rodra, a journalist from "ESPN", has spoken. On his X account, formerly known as Twitter, he was clear, revealing that Xabi Alonso intends to give him minutes in Oviedo.
The idea that the Basque coach has, moreover, is that Rodrygo Goes changes position. In fact, this is a request that the Brazilian has personally conveyed to him. He has asked to move from playing on the right wing to playing on the left, where his compatriot and friend Vinícius plays his game.
This is Rodrygo's natural position and where he believes he can regain his good form. Xabi Alonso has agreed and the intention is that, against Oviedo, he will get minutes on the left.
Rodrygo Goes needs to be recovered
Although, at first, Xabi Alonso preferred to part ways with the Brazilian to strengthen other positions, he now takes his continuity for granted. It seems frankly complicated for him to leave in what remains of the transfer period, so Madrid's coach is working with a plan in mind: save "soldier" Rodrygo.
Speaking about this matter in a press conference, Xabi was clear: "For me, the season has started and almost my stage now. We've only played one match. All the decisions to play and make the starting eleven are mine, solely and exclusively. I talk to many players and I've talked to Rodrygo as well, of course."
Ready for Oviedo
This Sunday, August 24 at 9:30 p.m., Real Madrid visits newly promoted Oviedo. Xabi Alonso believes it's the best scenario to try things out.
One of them will be Rodrygo's minutes on the left wing, most likely coming off the bench. But there's more.
"Madrid-Barcelona" has learned that the idea is for Franco Mastantuono to get his first start with Madrid, playing on the right. There's maximum trust in the Argentine, who seems set to take Rodrygo's place in the starting eleven despite his young age and being a newcomer.