Reports claim Chelsea have begun direct talks with Real Madrid to bring Brazilian winger Rodrygo to London. The west London club is keen on sealing a deal either in the January or the summer transfer window, Madrid citing a swap deal with Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz as a possible cause of confusion to their plans.
Chelsea’s Bold Transfer Ambition
Despite splashing over £280 million in the summer, the Chelsea hierarchy appears to be still in the mood to add attack options for Enzo Maresca to the squad. The Blues currently sit third in the Premier League, and they believe Rodrygo can elevate their frontline to the next level.
A source with 684k followers on Twitter, who is usually accurate, spoke about the talks, and referred to them as “direct contact” between the two clubs. This action by Chelsea also casts doubt on Madrid’s plan to exchange Wirtz for Rodrygo, indicating the extent to which Chelsea are involved in the transfer market.
Maresca’s Vision and Tactical Fit
Speed, inventiveness, and goal-scoring are among the attributes of Rodrygo that perfectly fit Maresca’s very mobile system. In addition to that, his ability to play different positions could be the perfect complement Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto as Chelsea would become more lethal in attacks.
On the other hand, money-wise it is still very important to make sure that the club will not fall into the same trap of overspending as they have lately if the board decides to go ahead with the signing.
Author’s Opinion
The chase of Rodrygo by Chelsea is a clear sign that the blues are up to something big. The acquisition of this player could be the catalyst that triggers the metamorphosis of their offensive power, however, at the same time, it will be very important for Maresca to keep a balance between squad depth and sustainability in order to secure his project in the long run.
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