The arrival of Xabi Alonso as the new coach of Real Madrid seems to have lifted the spirits of Brazilian winger Rodrygo, who was previously plagued by doubts over his future at the Spanish giants.

According to reports, Rodrygo is now happy and determined to succeed under Alonso’s guidance, believing that the new coach’s arrival will open up new opportunities for him to regain importance at the club.

The 24-year-old’s change in attitude was evident in an Instagram story he posted recently, captioned “Happy” with a smiley and white love heart emoji, accompanied by a photo of himself in Real Madrid training.

The message appears to be a declaration of his contentment at the club and a quashing of speculation about his future.

After struggling towards the end of last season and missing Brazil games due to injury, Rodrygo seems to be getting ready for the Club World Cup under Alonso’s tutelage.

The Brazilian’s renewed enthusiasm and commitment to the team suggest that he is ready to make a strong impact under his new coach.