Se queda. This summer, Rodrygo (24) experienced a very agitated transfer window. After the arrival of Xabi Alonso, the Brazilian saw the door open, he who did not enter the plans of the new strong man of Casa Blanca. Indeed, the Spanish technician told him that he would not be a priority choice this season. A decision validated by the Madrid management, which hoped to recover 100 M € for its player. For a long time, we believed that a departure could intervene. Large fish have looked into the case of the Auriverde striker.
PSG, Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal were cited as potential fall points. Many Premier League clubs, the player's privileged destination in the event of departure, were there. But ultimately, no offer has arrived as explained AS This Thursday. Anyway, the player wanted to continue within Casa Blanca, where he started his seventh season. A season when he will have the challenge of convincing Xabi Alonso and to make a place in the eleven.
Rodrygo wants the place of Vinicius Jr
A major challenge, but accepted by the Brazilian. AS explains that he is aware of the difficulties, but that he intends to fight, he who had to do so on his arrival in the Spanish capital. Besides, the Spanish daily specifies that Rodrygo has a very precise idea of what he wants to do. After talking to Xabi Alonso, he made him understand that he wants to be an option as a left winger. A position whose current holder is his compatriot and friend Vinicius Junior.
An idea that does not displease Xabi Alonso which is for the promotion of an internal competition in the team in order to create emulation. On the bench against Osasuna, Rodrygo was established on the left against Oviedo during the 2nd day. Vini Jr was on the bench. The latter found the eleven against Mallorca. His compatriot came into play 18 minutes in the second period. According to ASthis alternation could last. If Vinicius Jr is the holder, Rodrygo, who is not afraid of competition, is ready to play elbows to make a place. It is that of Vini Jr that he covets …