The Brazilian ball artist has been so much talked about in the English media this summer that it seemed like the 24-year-old was on a steady course towards the Premier League. On Sunday, there were signals that the Real Madrid star has “landed”, but not on the ball island.
Real Madrid fans cheered when it became clear that the club manager and successful coach in the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso, would replace Carlo Ancelotti, when the Italian fox found the timing right to attack the San Bernabeu. For Rodrygo, it has been anything but jubilant. The Brazilian suddenly found himself out in the cold on matchday, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal took the signals of a possible exit, in recent months the 24-year-old has been heavily linked to the Premier League. On Sunday, the mood changed.
In the La Liga opener, Rodrygo once again found himself on the bench, but on Sunday, the Alonso Real star was released back on the pitch for 63 minutes. Had the Brazilian had half his body out of the club, Alonso would hardly have given the player time on the pitch. After the 0-3 win, the Real manager followed up with a clear message to the suitors in the Premier League.
-Rodrygo was good. I like him, and I’m happy with his efforts. He is one of us and we need all the players this season,” Alonso said, according to Marca.
He is one of us.
A few days before the transfer window closes, it definitely looks like the Premier League clubs may forget about the Brazilian attacking star.
