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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has insisted that the club need forward Rodrygo amid reports linking the Brazilian with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu to Arsenal this summer.<\/p>\n

Alonso also said that the Los Blancos need to make the most use of the strengths of both Kylian Mbappe and Vini\u0301cius Junior.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard recently spoke at his first press conference this week after his unveiling as Real Madrid\u2019s new head coach.<\/p>\n

Alonso said, \u201cRodrygo is a Real Madrid player. He is a spectacular player and we will need him.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cVini Jr. and Mbappe\u0301? We need to make the most of their strengths.\u201d<\/p>\n

Recall that Rodrygo had drawn the interest of Arsenal this summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old is reportedly demanding around \u20ac10m net per year to join the Gunners.<\/p>\n

But the Premier League North London club is not prepared to go that far with the wages.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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