Rodrygo will stay back at Real Madrid after winning manager Xabi Alonso's trust. The Brazilian winger was linked with a move to the Premier League throughout the summer, with Manchester City and Liverpool keen on signing him, however, after featuring in Madrid's starting lineup last week, he is satisfied with his role and has decided against exiting Santiago Bernabeu.

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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has heaped praise upon Rodrygo and Franco Mastantuono and believes they will play major role this season.

Several players are running out of time as they look to avoid the nightmare scenario of spending most of the season sitting on the bench

Real Madrid are bracing themselves for late offers from Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City for out-of-favour forward Rodrygo.