Barcelona Close to Signing Rodrigo .. Will the Celta Vigo Scenario Repeat?

In a surprising move that may bring to mind one of the most controversial deals in football history, Barcelona has shown great interest in signing Rodrigo Goes, the star of their traditional rival Real Madrid, in a move described by reports as a "historical revenge" reminiscent of Luis Figo's transfer 25 years ago from Barcelona to the royal club.

According to the Brazilian newspaper "UOL", Barcelona officials have already contacted close agents of the Brazilian player to inform them of the Catalan club's desire to sign him, despite also nearing a deal for the Englishman Marcus Rashford.

The newspaper reports that Barcelona is closely monitoring the situation of the 24-year-old Rodrigo, who has started to show signs of his desire to leave Real Madrid, especially after his decline in the starting lineup under the new coach Xabi Alonso.

Rodrigo did not participate in the recent Club World Cup, even though he was a key player under the former coach Carlo Ancelotti, who recently moved to coach the Brazilian national team.

On the other hand, Real Madrid does not oppose the idea of the player's departure, but has set a high price for letting go of his services, demanding a fee of at least 100 million euros.

Rodrigo's future remains mysterious, with media reports also linking him to Liverpool, who are seeking to compensate for the departure of their player Diogo Jota, while it is awaited whether Barcelona will officially move to snatch the Brazilian star, in a manner similar to the historical deal that shook Spanish football a quarter of a century ago.