Xabi Alonso grants Real Madrid star’s wish: A new position for the season ahead | OneFootball

A leading member of the attacking ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid is set to take to the pitch in a new position moving forward.

That’s according to journalist Javier Rodríguez Pascual, who points towards Rodrygo as the player in question.

Wide-man Rodrygo has of course endured a tumultuous summer to date.

After struggling for game time at the Club World Cup, the Brazilian has been heavily tipped for a Real Madrid exit.

With just over a week remaining in the summer transfer window, however, Rodrygo remains a Blancos player.

And with as much in mind, the 24-year-old recently sent a request the way of new manager Xabi Alonso.

Not only that, but the request, it is understood, has since been granted.

As per a report from the aforementioned Javier Rodríguez Pascual:

‘Rodrygo: The idea is that he plays minutes in Oviedo. His position is now that of a left winger. That’s what he asked Xabi for, and that will be his role. He doesn’t want to play on the right anymore.’

Conor Laird – GSFN