Overview
- Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano says Real Madrid have ruled out loaning the 18-year-old in January, countering recent rumors.
- Over the past two months he logged 157 minutes across three matches and was an unused substitute in five games.
- After being fast-tracked by Xabi Alonso, he has produced one goal and shown uneven adaptation, a modest return for a €45 million signing.
- His continuity has also been affected by pubalgia that required a recovery program carried over from River Plate.
- Spanish outlets report Alonso’s position is under scrutiny with the Supercopa semifinal against Atlético on January 8 viewed as a key test.