Barça would be close to selling one of its great jewels from La Masia: who is it?

FC Barcelona could be very close to parting ways with one of its great pearls made in La Masia. This is Dani Rodríguez, a 20-year-old winger who, given the complicated scenario of seeing minutes in the first team and his reluctance to continue in Barça Atlètic, recently relegated to Segunda RFEF, could change his tune soon.

This move would not be to the club that had been rumored in recent weeks, Valencia CF, although it would not mean his departure from Spanish football either. According to the newspaper SPORT, there is the option that the player from Astigarraga could join Celta de Vigo soon.

Dani Rodríguez to Celta: Transfer with a buy-back option?

The information suggests that the departure would not be a loan, as had been commented, but a definitive transfer. As in previous cases, with young promises from the club, Barcelona would include a buy-back option depending on his performance in the future. However, it is unknown if the agreement would include a clause to receive a percentage in case of a later sale.

This operation seeks to offer Dani Rodríguez the possibility of continuing his progression in the first division. While the culé team optimizes the management of its squad and possible economic benefits derived from the sale.

If the Basque stays at Barcelona, he would face a complicated 2025/26 season

Dani Rodríguez has already debuted with the Blaugrana shirt. Although his debut was somewhat bizarre: he played 38 minutes against Real Valladolid on matchday 34 of LaLiga EA Sports 24/25, but had to retire injured after suffering an acute dislocation in his right shoulder.

• 📌 DANI RODRÍGUEZ'S NUMBERS IN THE 2024/25 SEASON - BARÇA ATLÈTIC: three goals and three assists in 10 matches.

Now, for the 2025/26 season, the situation for the young winger is more complex. Although he is still a player well regarded by coach Hansi Flick, the winger positions - his main area of action - both right and left, have been reinforced in this summer market: Roony Bardghji on the right and Rashford on the left, significantly reducing the Basque player's opportunities to add minutes.

Dani Rodríguez in his debut match with FC Barcelona against Real Valladolid (1-2)

Given this, it is not surprising that the best option to continue his development is to try his luck in another team. In turn, a departure under the aforementioned conditions would generate a good economic benefit, would allow to collaborate in the registration of players and, despite the sporting damage due to his departure, being one of the great promises of the Blaugrana academy.