Rodrygo is at the center of everyone's attention. What seemed like a simple sporting doubt at Real Madrid has turned into a possible institutional earthquake. The most shocking part doesn't come from England, but from Barcelona.
Sources in Brazil claim that FC Barcelona has already made moves to approach the player. Is Rodrygo willing to take the most controversial step in Spanish soccer? Everything indicates that, at the very least, he's considering it.
Florentino, against the ropes
Real Madrid has a problem and it's not a small one. With Kylian Mbappé's arrival, and Vinícius already established as a leader, Rodrygo's prominence is fading. Gonzalo García is also pushing from below, there's too much talent in attack and only one ball.
Florentino Pérez knows it; if the Brazilian stays, Xabi Alonso will have to juggle tactics to fit him in. If he leaves, the club gains financial breathing room for another major move. The balance is even... until Barça appeared.
Barça's interest is real
According to information from UOL Esporte, FC Barcelona has already contacted Rodrygo's camp. This isn't just simple speculation. Intermediaries have reportedly been used to gauge his willingness to wear the blaugrana jersey.
The Catalan club denies any direct negotiations, but those close to the player confirm that there's interest and it's not small. Laporta knows it. In Camp Nou offices, there's excitement, but also caution; if a door opens, they'll walk through it.
The operation would be a mid-term one, and it wouldn't interfere with other names like Marcus Rashford. Rodrygo would arrive as a star signing, to lead a renewed project. It wouldn't be cheap, but Barça believes it's worth it.
A nod to the past that hurts in Madrid
The parallel is inevitable; history recalls the signing of Luis Figo in 2000. A betrayal for some, a masterpiece for others. Now, 25 years later, the roles could be reversed.
Rodrygo doesn't have the same institutional weight Figo had, but his media profile and projection make him a top-level figure. His arrival at Barça would be a huge symbolic blow for Madridists. A statement of intent from Laporta.
Total silence before the storm
Rodrygo hasn't said a word, not one, but his silence is loud. He knows that the summer could change his career, he's 23, a World Cup is on the horizon, and he wants to be important. If Madrid doesn't guarantee it, he'll look for another place where he is valued.
The coming weeks will be decisive. Everything is at stake and in Brazil they take it for granted: Barça has already made its first move. Will this be the new Figo case?