Xabi Alonso stresses Real Madrid is a 'two-year project'
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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has once again defended his decision to bench Rodrygo in his side’s Club World Cup semifinal defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
On Friday, Spanish outlet El Chiringuito shared a clip of Rodrygo taking in the sights in New York City, with a fan approaching him and asking: ‘Are you going to Arsenal?’ in English. Rodrygo did not reply, instead moving on to pose with another fan for a selfie.
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Football.London on MSNRodrygo to Chelsea transfer incentive as Arsenal alerted to classy Estevao Willian gestureHowever, it's said that Arsenal and Chelsea face tough competition for his signature. El Chiringuito reckons that Bayern Munich have sent Los Blancos an offer for Rodrygo in light of Jamal Musiala's injury and Nico Williams' decision to stay at Athletic Club.
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Liverpool.com on MSNXabi Alonso defends decision to not play Rodrygo again amid links to LiverpoolBrazlian winger Rodrygo didn't start a fifth consecutive game for Real Madrid amid transfer rumors and a €90 million price tag as his side fell 4-0 to PSG in the Club World Cup
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso says his Real Madrid side were better off with ‘different players’ after benching Arsenal target Rodrygo for a fifth game in a row. The Brazil international’s future at the Spanish giants is looking increasingly bleak with the Gunners among the sides interested in signing him this summer.
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Football.London on MSNArsenal get huge Real Madrid Rodrygo transfer update as private Xabi Alonso decision emergesReal Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has reportedly already made a decision over the Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal. Arsenal have so far made three signings this summer, in the form of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard. A fourth signing is imminent, with Noni Madueke expected to be announced in a deal from Chelsea soon.
The head coach labelled the decision to bench the winger as a tactical one. Further emphasising that this decision does not reflect on his future at the club.THE BIGGER PICTUREThe situation for Rodrygo hasn't improved under the new management of Alonso.
Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid has been uncertain ever since Carlo Ancelotti overlooked the winger in a title-deciding El Clásico. The Brazilian logged zero minutes against Barcelona and then missed out on Los Blancos’ final league matches of the season due to fitness concerns.