Key Takeaways:
- Barcelona have generated nearly €45m in sales this summer, with over €20m from sell-on clauses and rights linked to Francisco Trincao.
- Valencia have advanced talks to acquire 20-year-old winger Dani Rodriguez, with the deal set to include a buyback clause for Barcelona.
- Manager Hansi Flick handed Dani Rodriguez his debut last season, although his campaign was interrupted by a dislocated shoulder suffered against Real Valladolid.
Barcelona’s Ongoing Financial Adjustments
Barcelona continue to grapple with unresolved salary limit challenges, spurring the club to secure around €45m in revenue from player departures so far this summer. Notably, over €20m of that sum has come from sell-on fees and the trading of future rights related to Francisco Trincao. The club, however, is expected to sanction further exits in an effort to facilitate the registration of three senior players.
The departures of Inaki Pena and Oriol Romeu are understood to be central to making way for incoming registrations, with Wojciech Szczesny, Gerard Martin and Roony Bardghji set to be added to the squad. At the same time, uncertainty persists regarding the future of Hector Fort, signalling a requirement for additional sales.
Dani Rodriguez Transfer in the Works
According to sources at Sport, one of the key drivers for the possible transfer of Dani Rodriguez is both the club’s financial situation and the player’s ambition to perform at a higher standard, as Barca Atletic now compete in the fourth tier. Unlike previous suggestions of a loan, Rodriguez appears set for a permanent switch. Valencia, who began negotiations for the 20-year-old winger last week, are currently leading the chase.
While Rayo Vallecano had also shown interest in securing Rodriguez on loan, Barcelona are only considering outright sales. As a result, it now appears that Celta Vigo may emerge as the successful bidder for his services. The arrangement is poised to include a buyback clause for Barcelona, with terms that will be influenced by Rodriguez’s performances. Previous reports have indicated a potential fee in the region of €1m for the deal.
| Player | Potential Destination | Deal Structure | Estimated Fee (€) | Buyback Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dani Rodriguez | Celta Vigo | Permanent Transfer | 1,000,000 | Yes (performance-based) |
Changes in Barcelona’s Academy and Staff
Meanwhile, João Amaral Pereira, the newly appointed head of the scouting division, has begun working extensively at the Ciutat Esportiva alongside Deco. While an official introduction is still pending, Pereira is already heavily involved in club operations.
Rodriguez’s Path at Barcelona and Recent Departures
Under the stewardship of Hansi Flick last season, Dani Rodriguez was handed his senior debut, but his momentum was halted due to a shoulder dislocation suffered against Real Valladolid, which subsequently required surgery. Now regaining his fitness, Rodriguez has been regarded as one of Flick’s most promising prospects within Barca Atletic.
If his transfer is finalised, Rodriguez will join a number of other young talents leaving Barcelona this summer, including Pablo Torre, Alex Valle, Sergi Dominguez, and Noah Darvich. In each instance, Barcelona have ensured they retain some form of future financial interest, such as buyback provisions or sell-on percentages.
