What seemed like a given before Xabi Alonso’s arrival, is now much closer to a reality. Real Madrid are open to selling star forward Rodrygo Goes, who has fallen out of favour in the Spanish capital.

The Brazilian did not feature for the final month of the season under Carlo Ancelotti, which was put down to a fever, but spiked speculation that he could be on his way out of the club this summer. Alonso calmed that speculation by stating that Rodrygo would be important, but after just 23 minutes in their last three Club World Cup games, an exit is back on the table.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso open to sale

It seems that new Real Madrid manager Alonso has not been sufficiently impressed with Rodrygo, and The Athletic report that Los Blancos are now open to an exit. Rodrygo’s camp have rubbed Los Blancos up the wrong way in recent months, while there are also concerns about his effort in training.