Xabi Alonso’s appointment as Real Madrid manager has sparked real hope among fans and it is easy to see why. His success with Bayer Leverkusen, where he broke Bayern Munich’s long Bundesliga

A report from The Athletic has indicated that Xabi Alonso was close to dropping Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.

Once considered a key part of Real Madrid's future, Rodrygo is now at a crossroads. What could the future hold for the Brazilian forward?