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.