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'I don't think Xabi Alonso would like me!' - Real Madrid target shuts down rumours of summer transfer as he jokes about woeful display in front of ex-Bayer Leverkusen coach

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<p>The 20-year-old midfielder Larsson addressed rumours linking him with a summer move to Madrid. Speaking to the Swedish press, Larsson played down the speculation with humour, saying the Madrid's new coach may have a negative image of him after he was substituted off at half-time as Frankfurt were demolished 5-0 by Bayer Leverkusen. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Larsson is regarded as one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe and has been on the radar of top clubs, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-hunt-luka-modric-successor-scout-bundesliga-sensation/blt78b5c26a7feda4bb" target="_self">including Madrid</a>. However, with Frankfurt qualifying for next season’s Champions League, the young midfielder appears focused on staying and continuing his development in the Bundesliga.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After being asked about the mounting transfer speculation linking him with elite clubs like Madrid, Larsson reflected on how such rumours have followed him for years: "I feel like these rumours of joining a big club have followed me since I was 16 or 17 and started to stand out. It's a bit similar now, although it's about bigger clubs and bigger things. I approach it a bit the same way I did before.</p><p>"I've read things and there will continue to be speculation, but I'm a person who never stresses about anything. Now we have the Champions League next season with Frankfurt. It will be a lot of fun."</p><p>When asked specifically about Madrid and manager Alonso, Larsson couldn’t help but joke, recalling a tough Bundesliga clash earlier in the season: "In one of the games we lost 5-0. I was substituted at half-time, so I don't think Alonso would like me."</p>

WHAT LARSSON SAID

<p>While rumours will persist, Larsson has suggested he is not entertaining a transfer just yet. With Frankfurt’s Champions League campaign on the horizon, the Swede’s future looks set.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LARSSON?

'I don't think Xabi Alonso would like me!' - Real Madrid target shuts down rumours of summer transfer as he jokes about woeful display in front of ex-Bayer Leverkusen coach | Goal.com

Eintracht Frankfurt&apos;s Hugo Larsson jokes about Real Madrid transfer talk, citing a rough game vs Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen as reason it won’t happen

&apos;I don&apos;t think Xabi Alonso would like me!&apos; - Real Madrid target shuts down rumours of summer transfer as he jokes about woeful display in front of ex-Bayer Leverkusen coach

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