Real Madrid youngster Gonzalo Garcia asks to leave in January

After the latest developments at Real Madrid, young forward Gonzalo Garcia has reportedly reached a breaking point and asked Xabi Alonso to allow him to leave in the January transfer window. The twenty one year old has played only one hundred and fifty seven minutes in La Liga this season, a minimal role that threatens his progress at a crucial stage of his development. He is seeking a loan move to secure regular playing time.

His request comes amid a turbulent period for Real Madrid, who sit second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, and recently suffered a two nil defeat to Celta Vigo. Alonso’s post match comments, suggesting his players only showed desire after going down to ten men, have added to concerns about dressing room morale. Tension between Alonso and Vinicius Junior has been widely reported, while Rodrygo’s reduced involvement, with only four league starts, raises further questions about squad harmony.