In a stunning turn of events, FC Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a bold swoop for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes, despite their ongoing progress toward securing a loan move for Marcus Rashford.
Rodrygo Could Join Club Rival Barca if Breakthrough with Real Madrid Fails
Barcelona have long eyed a new left-wing solution to bolster Hansi Flick’s attacking flexibility, especially with Raphinha and Lamine Yamal spearheading their offensive thrust.
Still, they see Rodrygo as a high-risk, high-reward option capable of offering instant quality if the financials align.
Sources say intermediaries have been informed of Barcelona’s interest, but the Catalan club have set a clear condition: they will only pursue Rodrygo if the player himself decides to exit Real Madrid.
Real Madrid hold a release clause reportedly in the region of €100 million, and the Blaugrana want Rodrygo to initiate a request rather than pursue a forced transfer.
Despite speculation, club insiders close to FC Barcelona have officially dismissed the idea, confirming the player is not currently on Barca’s wishlist, given his high wage demands, price tag, and stylistic differences with Flick’s tactical model.
Rodrygo, 24, remains contracted to Real until 2028 and has chosen not to leave despite limited game time under new coach Xabi Alonso, with whom he has yet to find consistency in the starting XI.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have also been linked to him, but the Brazilian has reportedly told Real Madrid he’d prefer to stay for now.
Inside Madrid, sentiment is divided: while Alonso appears ready to reshape the squad potentially deeming Rodrygo dispensable club president Florentino Perez reportedly refuses to sanction a transfer to Barcelona under any circumstances. European clubs are seen as more acceptable suitors.
