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The Word is Out The Boyz Are Back
Real Madrid return to training this week. Hopefully, Alonso has time to implement the better part of his ideas and we get
to see a team that has managed to gel a bit when the season kicks off.
We will be back to work tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/WOdh3EfJc5
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) August 3, 2025
Bad News for Many Fans
Not gonna lie; this includes myself. Yet, I think the writing’s on the wall, really. The kid’s a star and, well, no longer a kid, really. He needs time. He wants time and the spotlight. If this is indeed how things are gonna go, then all we can do is hope for the best for both sides.
CONFIRMED: Real Madrid have made it CLEAR to Rodrygo. A move away is destined. @marca pic.twitter.com/4XFkHI1qtP
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 10, 2025
May the Madridismo be with you all. Good morning.
More from managingmadrid.com:
- Kepa will be Madrid’s only signing this winter
- Ronaldo and Zidane win Globe Soccer Awards for Best Player and Best Coach
- Hazard rejects extension with Chelsea as he wants to be available if Real Madrid want him, says father
- Thierry Henry is Right. Any Mention of Zinedine Zidane Getting The Sack is Comical
- Zidane still not on the hot seat but Benzema will have to prove his worth -report
- Kovacic was told to “follow Messi all around the pitch” during El Clasico against Barcelona
- Zidane needs to try a new midfield
