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Rodrygo Pledges to Fight for Place at Real Madrid, Signals End-of-Season Talks if Role Stays Limited

His comments follow a stretch of limited minutes under Xabi Alonso early this season.

Overview

  • The 24-year-old said he will keep working to earn Xabi Alonso's trust, speaking to ESPN Brasil while on international duty.
  • He has featured in roughly a quarter of Real Madrid’s available minutes across 23 matches, with few starts and no full 90s this season.
  • Xabi Alonso has prioritized Vinícius Júnior on the left, with other creative options on the right further narrowing Rodrygo’s opportunities.
  • Under Carlo Ancelotti with Brazil, Rodrygo has been a regular starter and began the recent friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia.
  • He reaffirmed his commitment to Real Madrid for now but said he will request a meeting about his future at season’s end if his role does not improve, with Spanish reports continuing to link him to potential moves despite a contract through 2028.