Currently in the national team, with Brazil, in two friendlies against Japan and South Korea, Rodrygo (24 years old) returns better in the Real Madrid jersey . Not yet a starter in the eyes of Xabi Alonso, the winger shows a better face than last year when he comes into play and remains in the rotation of the merengue club. In a long interview with AS , the Brazilian agreed to return to his long 2024-25 season, which earned him a lot of criticism and even long rumors of leaving in the summer transfer window.
"I went through a very difficult time on a personal level. I didn't talk to anyone for a long time. No one knew what I was going through. It was a very difficult time. I wasn't well, neither physically nor mentally," explained the Madrid winger, who claims to have received a lot of support from Carlo Ancelotti. Rodrygo even explains that his personal problems influenced the Italian coach's choices, who assured him that he wasn't ready to play and play matches.
Rodrygo claims to be supported by Real Madrid
And while he says he's much better mentally, the Brazilian is aware that he will have to regain his starting place. Because he doesn't want to leave Real Madrid quickly. "Of course, there are always offers, I'm not going to lie. But I've always made it clear to the club that I want to continue to succeed here, even more than I already have. As long as Madrid wants me, I'll always be here. If one day Real Madrid says to me: "Rodry, find a team," I'll say: "OK." But that hasn't happened. The club has always told me that they're counting on me ," he said.
"People were speculating because I was staying quiet. But I knew what I was going to do this season with Real Madrid ," adds Rodrygo, aware that he will have to fight to regain his place alongside Xabi Alonso, who expects him to play more in other positions than on the left wing. "I prefer to play on the left and I'm much better on the wing, but I'm always available for the team. I'm doing well, even if, logically, I would like to play more. I'm evolving, I'm constantly improving and I'm happy . "
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