Celta wants to steal Barcelona's new great promise

The Galician team is trying to convince the Catalan side to secure their new gem

Héctor Andreu | 12 Sep 2025 | 16.55
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The Celta wants to sign Dani Rodríguez / EstadioDeportivo
The Celta wants to sign Dani Rodríguez / EstadioDeportivo

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In recent years, Celta de Vigo has found in FC Barcelona a strategic partner in terms of transfers. Players like Nolito, Rafinha, or Sergi Gómez left an indelible mark at Balaídos, while currently, names like Óscar Mingueza or Ilaix Moriba have become key pieces in Claudio Giráldez's plans. The synergy between both clubs could once again bear fruit with the arrival of a new Barça talent: Dani Rodríguez.

The young winger, considered one of the great promises from La Masía, has expressed on several occasions his desire to take a competitive leap to establish himself among the elite. According to EstadioDeportivo, the relegation of the Barcelona B team to Segunda RFEF has hastened his decision to seek a new destination, and Vigo appears as the most attractive option for his immediate future.

Dani Rodríguez, the new promise of FC Barcelona

Despite injuries affecting his continuity last season, Rodríguez demonstrated his quality every time he stepped onto the field. His debut in LaLiga EA Sports under Hans-Dieter Flick sparked excitement among the Barça fans, but the immense competition in the blaugrana attack —with figures like Marcus Rashford, Roony Bardghji, or academy players Pedro and Toni Fernández— has hindered his progression into the first team.

Claudio Giráldez is clear: he wants Dani Rodríguez to wear sky blue in the upcoming winter transfer window. According to close sources, the Galician coach has already given the green light to the sporting director to initiate discussions with Barça and persuade the player. The competition will not be easy, as clubs like Athletic Club, Valencia CF, and RCD Mallorca have also shown interest in the Barça gem.

Dani Rodríguez en la agenda del Barcelona

The exit price set by Joan Laporta and Deco is around four million euros, an affordable amount for Celta looking to strengthen with a differential attacking player. In Vigo, they trust that the excellent institutional relationship with Barcelona can facilitate the operation and that the player, aware of the tradition of former Barça players at the club, may opt for Galicia.

Beyond the sporting aspect, Dani Rodríguez's addition would signify a commitment to the present and future. At just 20 years old, he stands out for his speed, one-on-one dribbling ability, vision of the game, and knack for scoring. Traits that align perfectly with the offensive philosophy Giráldez seeks to instill and could provide the team with an extra edge in the latter part of the season.

The 'celeste' fans, who still fondly recall the passage of Barça talents through Balaídos, eagerly await this move to materialize. If the deal goes through, Celta de Vigo would be adding to its ranks one of the most promising players in Spanish football, a La Masía gem destined to shine in the elite.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Celta quiere robarle al Barcelona a su nueva gran promesa

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