Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has insisted he retains faith in Rodrygo amid intense speculation over his future at the club. After transfer rumors emerged towards the end of last season, the uncertainty surrounding Rodrygo reached new heights this summer as he continues to struggle for minutes under new boss Alonso at the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has broken his silence on Rodrygo Goes, just as the Brazilian forward finds himself at the heart of summer transfer buzz. With Arsenal circling and PSG keeping tabs reportedly, Rodrygo's future at the Bernabeu is suddenly a hot topic — and Alonso’s comments have only added more fuel to the fire.

When the 24-year-old Brazilian started Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal on Wednesday — and assisted Madrid’s only goal in that 1-1 draw — it was his first appearance since being replaced at half-time of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26.