The future of Rodrygo at Real Madrid remains uncertain. It seems that this will be resolved after the Club World Cup, when the player finds out what the new coach wants from him, and when Xabi Alonso himself takes stock of how this period has gone. However, the relationship between the player and the coach could turn the situation on its head.
Rodrygo and his future at Real Madrid
Everything blew up after the Copa del Rey final: Rodrygo, who had been having a forgettable 2025, was substituted at halftime against Barcelona in what were his last minutes of the season, even with important things still at stake. There has been much speculation about what has happened to the player, but many Madrid fans have not liked his attitude, especially at key moments when the big stars of a team like Chamartín’s should be able to overcome external pressure.
Several Premier League teams are closely following the Brazilian, especially Arsenal, but also Chelsea, Manchester City, and Manchester United. However, no decision has been made yet, and there will be no decision until the Club World Cup is over, when all parties will be able to see more clearly what to expect for next season.
What does seem clear is that the player wants to stay at Real Madrid, he does not want to move to the Premier League and he wants to regain his confidence as soon as possible so he can prove that he can continue to contribute to the team.
The relationship between Xabi Alonso and Rodrygo
The arrival of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid could mean a significant change in the Brazilian’s future. For now, Rodrygo is an asset to the squad, a very important asset who can contribute a lot, and Xabi Alonso will not be one to shy away from exploiting the player’s strengths. Since they stepped onto the pitch at Valdebebas on Monday, June 9, the coach and the player have been in constant contact.
The Basque coach, aware that he has not been at his best in recent weeks, has taken it upon himself to show him affection and confidence so that he can get back to his best. There are constant conversations on the pitch and instructions are being given. The coach is focused on conveying what he wants from him, while the player seems to be responding to what his new coach is asking of him: involvement, effort, and commitment. This first week will have lifted the spirits of Rodrygo, who is motivated as he has been for some time to get back on track and give his best ahead of the Club World Cup.
For now, the Real Madrid coach has shown his confidence in him by selecting him for the starting line-up in the first match against Al Hilal. However, like the rest of the team, the Brazilian repeated the mistakes of the recent past. Ancelotti’s tactics are still too much of a burden to shake off in a few weeks of training. Rodrygo was ineffective on the wing, playing too wide and trying unsuccessfully to draw Arnold into more central areas. It was a total disaster.
An opportunity that could be his last
Rodyrgo therefore has a great opportunity to regain the confidence of Madrid fans, who have seen one of their most important players fail to rise to the occasion when the going got tough. The Club World Cup is a big test for the Brazilian. He knows he is in the spotlight and that the club would have no problem letting him go in exchange for a large sum of money, which would surely come with a transfer to the Premier League. His last few months at the club have been the most difficult since his arrival at the age of 18, but he has not lost his quality, and if he manages to have a good tournament, he will once again be one of Real Madrid’s key players in the fight for all the titles next season.