Now, ahead of their La Liga opener, Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has shared his verdict on Rodrygo’s future at Santiago Bernabeu. While addressing the press ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Osasuna, Alonso spoke about Rodrygo, chalking up the reports of the 24-year-old’s transfer away from the Spanish club as ‘rumors’ and said,

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso said on Monday he wanted his team's performance on the pitch to do the talking for him as he begins his first LaLiga campaign at home against Osasuna on Tuesday.

Coach Xabi Alonso said that he "won't look for excuses" after Real Madrid's hurried pre-season, while confirming that new arrival Franco Mastantuono could feature when the team host Osasuna on Tuesday.