Alvaro Rodriguez accepts he has to depart Actual Madrid for the great of his profession, though his long-term ambition stays to make it on the Santiago Bernabeu.
Rodriguez burst onto the scene in 2023 with a purpose towards Atletico Madrid within the derby however has struggled for first-team alternatives since.
He spent final season on mortgage at Getafe however solely managed two objectives in 22 appearances.
Membership World Cup snub helps make up Rodriguez’s thoughts
The 20-year-old was additionally missed for the Membership World Cup with new boss Xabi Alonso as a substitute taking Gonzalo Garcia, who shone with a joint tournament-best 4 objectives within the absence of the injured Kylian Mbappe.
And Rodriguez concedes it’s now time to maneuver on, telling Publish United: “I’m 20 years outdated, I feel I’ve to depart, I can’t wait for much longer for the primary staff.
“I’ll proceed on my manner with the purpose of returning. My dream is to play for Actual Madrid and I’m going to combat to get it, however for that I’ve to exit first.
“I may have gone to the Membership World Cup, however I perceive that they gave Gonzalo the chance.”
Gonzalo García, shining on the world stage. 🌟
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— FIFA Membership World Cup (@FIFACWC) July 15, 2025
Barcelona and Manchester United had been concerned with a younger Rodriguez
Rodriguez got here via the youth ranks at Girona earlier than becoming a member of Madrid in 2020.
He added: “After I signed for Madrid, groups like Espanyol and Barcelona needed me . My mom informed my agent that I might solely go to Madrid, and so they hadn’t known as me but. I feel [Manchester] United additionally known as about me . My supervisor even gave me an English dictionary.”
The striker claimed he suffered by being with the primary staff within the capital and most well-liked the extraordinary coaching he acquired with Castilla, underneath then boss Raul.
“I used to be solely with the primary staff and I used to be shedding form,” he stated. “Within the first staff, you prepare a lot lower than with Castilla. You may’t prepare a lot when you may have nearly three video games per week. It’s important to do every little thing by yourself. You may’t overwork gamers by coaching.
“Raúl put extra depth on me and I used to be higher bodily.”
