Xabi Alonso gives update on Rodrygo future amid Arsenal links | OneFootball

Xabi Alonso has insisted Rodrygo will play a ‘key role’ for Real Madrid despite speculation surrounding the winger’s future.

Rodrygo was an unused substitute for Real Madrid’s second fixture of the FIFA Club World Cup, as the Spanish side beat Pachuca on Sunday.

His absence comes amid continued speculation surrounding the player’s future, with Rodrygo reportedly unsettled at the Bernabeu. It has been reported that the Brazilian is unhappy with his role and holds a desire to play from his preferred left-wing position.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with signing the 24-year-old, but Alonso has insisted Rodrygo still has a role to play at Real Madrid.

“I see Rodrygo in good shape. He was on the bench for a technical decision,” the Real Madrid head coach said.

“He’s still important, and we’ll need him at the Club World Cup. He’s a special player and will play a key role.”

Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal interest in Rodrygo

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Arsenal hold an interest in signing Rodrygo, but admits the winger will have to request an exit to leave the club this summer.

“I’m told that the situation has not changed as of today. So first point, Arsenal love Rodrygo. When I say Arsenal, it’s about the management, it’s about the coach, Mikel Arteta,” Romano said on his YouTube channel.

“They consider Rodrygo as a fantastic player, a dream target as a winger, also because they believe that Nico Williams is impossible to reach this summer.

“So for Rodrygo, he remains a strong name for sure in the list at Arsenal. But at the moment, as I always told you, the only way to make the Rodrygo deal happen and to start thinking about the financials, the salary, the transfer fee and all the rest, is Rodrygo himself.

“The only way is if Rodrygo goes to Xabi Alonso and tells him at some point now – in one week, in two weeks – ‘I want to leave the club’.

“So is Rodrygo deciding? If he decides to go to Arsenal, the doors of this deal to negotiate could be open, but in this moment, Rodrygo still didn’t tell anything to Xabi Alonso.

“So about leaving the club, about leaving Real Madrid, and Real Madrid will not inform Arsenal on any fixed price until they don’t have any communication from Rodrygo.”

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