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Real Madrid summer signing wants to leave; Bayern Munich emerge as possible destination – report
Real Madrid could be facing an unexpected situation in the coming months, as a fresh report has raised serious doubts about the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Santiago Bernabeu.
According to a recent revelation from Fichajes, the English full-back is already considering leaving the club just months after arriving on a free transfer from Liverpool.
When Alexander-Arnold made the move to Real Madrid, expectations were sky-high.
His arrival was seen as a statement signing, with the club securing one of Europe’s most recognisable right-backs without paying a transfer fee.
However, the reality of his first season in Spain has fallen well short of what both parties initially envisioned.
More troubles than solution
The report suggests that the player feels Real Madrid have not fully delivered on the assurances given during negotiations.
While physical issues have played a part in disrupting his rhythm this season, they are not seen as the main cause of his dissatisfaction.
More concerning for the player is the fact that he has failed to establish himself as an undisputed starter.
At various points throughout the campaign, he has been overlooked in the rotation, something that has clearly affected his confidence and sense of importance within the team.
There is interest
Furthermore, those close to him believed this move would mark a new chapter in which he could act as a reference point both on and off the pitch.
Instead, the gap between expectations and reality has widened as the weeks have passed, leading to a growing sense of disconnect with the project.
As a result, the transfer market is beginning to take notice and reports emerging from England and Germany indicate that Bayern Munich are closely monitoring the situation.
The Bavarian giants are keen to strengthen their right-back position with a player of proven international quality and view Alexander-Arnold as an ideal fit should the door to an exit from Real Madrid open.
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Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. admits finishing problem after another frustrating night vs Elche: ‘Can’t miss that much’
Vinicius Jr.’s difficult start in front of goal continued against Elche, and the Real Madrid forward did not need anyone to tell him he had missed another chance to make the difference.
The Brazilian finished the night without a goal despite having chances to get on the scoresheet, while his teammates could only watch from the bench as opportunities went begging.
Jose Mourinho had already identified the problem before kick-off, bluntly pointing to the issue facing his forward, stating, “He’s missing the goal.”
Vini offered an equally frank assessment afterwards.
Rather than hide from another frustrating evening, he accepted responsibility on social media: “The goals will come back; I can’t miss that much…”
Two chances, no finish for Vinicius
Vinicius had two particularly clear openings against Elche, but neither produced the finish Real Madrid needed from their star forward.
The first arrived when he found himself one-on-one with the opposition goalkeeper.
Instead of finding the net, Vinicius caught the ball with the tip of his foot and sent his effort wide. Arda Guler was available during the move and called for the ball, but Vini backed himself to finish the chance.
He had another opportunity after the interval, this time following an excellent pass from Guler during a quick Real Madrid transition. Again, though, Vinicius could not find the target.
His evening ended in the 68th minute, with Mourinho deciding the Brazilian was tired and turning his attention towards Sunday’s Atletico Madrid derby.
Mourinho has a bigger decision to make
The numbers show why Vinicius’ finishing has become a talking point. He managed five shots against Elche, but only one was on target and none found the net.
After seven appearances this season, the Brazilian has scored just once, which is a striking return for a player Real Madrid rely upon to provide a major share of their attacking threat.
Ultimately, though, Real Madrid found another route to victory, with Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Carlos Espi providing the goals in the 3-2 comeback.
