Florentino Pérez and Xabi Alonso have decided to act firmly and the first moves have already taken place. A team star, who may have lost the club's trust, is reportedly very close to signing for FC Barcelona.
During the international tournament, this player was left out of the starting eleven and his participation was merely symbolic. The technical decisions haven't been coincidental, but rather a direct consequence of an attitude that has caused unease in the locker room. The club's top management suspects that negotiations with Barça began months ago, behind the club's back.
The Catalan side, meanwhile, has closely followed the situation and is preparing to launch a determined offensive. The signing could be completed for an amount close to €60 million. Barça considers this a unique market opportunity and wants to take advantage of the internal disorder of its main rival.
Xabi Alonso requests total commitment for his new sports project
Xabi Alonso has been clear from the start: in his project, there's no room for indiscipline or lack of commitment. That's why, together with Florentino Pérez, he has chosen to remove several players from the main group. The priority now is to build a committed team that will bring the club back to the top.
The Club World Cup was the last straw, and the board's message has been unequivocal. No more attitudes that harm the group's dynamic or break the locker room's harmony will be allowed. In this context, the departure of one of its best-known figures now seems only a matter of time.
The operation has been handled with absolute discretion by both entities, although the transfer figures are already known. Barça is willing to invest €60 million to sign the forward, whom they consider key to its offensive scheme. Everything will now depend on whether Real Madrid facilitates his departure or decides to temporarily block the negotiation.
Barça takes advantage of the moment and wants to complete a high-impact signing
Joan Laporta and Deco have intensified contacts with the player's entourage in recent weeks. They know the timing is right to complete a signing that not only has sporting value but also symbolic significance. Stealing a star from the eternal rival would be a blow that would boost morale at Can Barça.
At Santiago Bernabéu, the reaction has been one of resignation, especially due to the sense of betrayal within the club. The player's entourage denies that a deal has been finalized, but acknowledges there's a willingness to seek a change of scenery. The coming weeks will be key to closing the deal or opening a battle between clubs.
Barça has reportedly already set aside part of its budget to complete this move, which would mark the summer transfer window. Despite its financial problems, the sporting management considers the price affordable and strategic. The final decision will also depend on the pressure the footballer himself puts on his current club.
The player's name surprises everyone: from Bernabéu to Camp Nou
Until now, the protagonist's name in this story has been kept absolutely secret in official media. However, sources close to both boards have confirmed that it is Rodrygo Goes, Brazilian winger for Real Madrid. His departure not only means a change of jersey, but also a hard emotional blow for the Madridist fanbase.
Rodrygo has been one of the club's biggest bets in recent years, but his development has been inconsistent. The arrival of new signings, changes on the bench, and his decisions off the field have hastened his farewell. If nothing goes wrong, his next destination will be Camp Nou, where he's awaited as the new attacking reference.
Thus, Real Madrid and Barça could be involved in one of the most controversial transfers in recent times. While Florentino and Xabi seek to rebuild the locker room, Laporta is taking the opportunity to strike where it hurts most. The Rodrygo case promises to remain a talking point throughout the summer.