Rodrygo to be released by Real Madrid, unlikely to take Saudi route

Overview

• Rodrygo is all set to part ways with Real Madrid and is available for a transfer
• The Brazilian could continue to stay in Europe to play in highly competitive leagues, ruling out the option of him joining Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr
• Xabi Alonso explained the reason behind not playing Rodrygo regularly in the FIFA Club World Cup matches

Rodrygo and Real Madrid are all set to part ways following the lack of usage of the Brazilian by the Spanish club in the FIFA Club World Cup, which led to their exit from the tournament. As per the reports, the Brazilian is interested in exploring different clubs withing Europe, and is unlikely to join Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

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Arsenal and Manchester City are interested to buy the star player, as Real Madrid is ready to negotiate with different clubs for a transfer. The decision has bagged a mixed opinion from the fans following their exit from the FIFA Club World Cup. Despite being highly talented, the winger could not feature in all games for Real Madrid.

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Speaking about not having Rodrygo on the pitch, the Real Madrid Manager, Xabi Alonso, claimed it to be a tactical move. He claimed to be open to changes in the future and hoped to improve as a unit. He hinted at getting some new players into the formation in the upcoming season.

Xabi Alonso's statement on not giving enough chances to Rodrygo in the FIFA Club World Cup

"The fact that he didn't play again is a game-by-game decision. The way things were going, we needed another player. There haven't been any decisions about the future throughout this entire championship; we haven't rotated much. We'll start in a different context," Alonos said.

"We want to build a team that plays as a unit and maintain that feeling and spirit. The World Cup has been very demanding; we've been left in the penultimate stage, it hurts, and now we'll see what happens," Alonso added.

"We haven't rotated too much in this Club World Cup and the context will be different in the future. We haven't talked about it during the Club World Cup, but from now on we're open to making improvements. We are always looking to improve and there's room for improvement," the Real Madrid manager added.

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