Real Madrid and Paris-Saint Germain faced each other in the semifinals of the Club World Cup. In the midst of rumors about several footballers due to the summer transfer market, Luis Enrique took the opportunity to "go after" a Madridist. There has been a lot of talk about this possibility, although it's true that nothing has happened so far. However, the rumor mill has started and now points to a clear Parisian interest in signing Rodrygo Goes.
"I want you on my team"
After the match between PSG and Real Madrid, reports from France state that Luis Enrique spoke personally with Rodrygo. In the tunnel to the locker rooms, the Spanish coach was sincere with him, letting him know that he's interested in signing him. He has a spot for him in the Parisian starting eleven and used Dembélé as an example to reveal the plans he has for him.
"I want you on my team," Luis Enrique personally told Rodrygo Goes. It's a signing that interests him a lot, despite the overcrowding he has in attack. He's looking for a profile like the Brazilian's, who can play on both wings and also in the center of the attack. The interest is completely serious, and that's what he wanted to make clear to him in private.
Rodrygo Goes costs 80 million
Although relations between both clubs aren't good due to everything that happened with Mbappé, Florentino Pérez is willing to give in. The offers coming from England aren't good at all and this has led to a possible step forward in negotiations for Rodrygo Goes.
Rodrygo himself, aware that PSG could guarantee him minutes, a good salary, and a leading role, doesn't view this move negatively. Although he has never forced his departure, he doesn't resign himself to living in the shadow of Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius, and now Gonzalo.
The transfer of Rodrygo Goes would also help reduce the wage bill. His salary, close to €10 million per year, is high for a substitute. With the arrival of new stars and the step forward by the young players, Florentino believes that the time has come to close a chapter.
This is where Luis Enrique comes in, interested in taking the Brazilian to PSG. The Asturian took the first step yesterday, something that has made Rodrygo Goes very receptive to this move. It remains to be seen if it will be possible, something that will become clear in the coming days...