Real Madrid opt for quiet January as Rodrygo becomes Alonsos key man

Real Madrid plan minimal activity in January, with Endrick set to leave on a short loan for regular minutes, while no new signings are expected despite injury concerns. At the same time, Rodrygo has revived his season under Xabi Alonso, securing a starting right wing role with key goals and assists in league and European matches.

After the recent run of three consecutive victories, Real Madrid have managed to steady themselves on the pitch, but underlying issues remain unresolved. Injuries, squad imbalance, and lingering tactical questions under Xabi Alonso continue to cast a shadow over the season. Despite growing calls for reinforcements, the club’s January transfer approach is set to be extremely quiet.

According to reports, Real Madrid will permit only one movement during the winter window, and that will be an outgoing loan. Young forward Endrick is expected to join Olympique Lyon on a short term deal in search of regular minutes, with the FIFA World Cup on the horizon and his Brazil place at stake. Beyond this, the squad will remain untouched, even though injuries to Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander Arnold have intensified demands for a new right back. Possible needs at centre back and midfield have also been acknowledged but postponed.

Amid this restraint, one internal solution has emerged. Rodrygo, once facing an uncertain future, has revived his role by excelling on the right wing. Since rediscovering form in the Champions League against Manchester City, he has delivered decisive goals, assists, and penalties in league wins, becoming an unexpected pillar in Alonso’s survival and Real Madrid’s short term stability.