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Chelsea Prepare €120m Summer Move for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes

London Club Target Brazilian Forward as Centrepiece of Attack

Chelsea are preparing a bold move to sign Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid in what could become one of the standout transfers of the summer window. According to Fichajes, the Premier League side are willing to pay €120 million to prise the Brazilian forward from the Bernabéu, as they seek to establish a new attacking identity under head coach Enzo Maresca.

Rodrygo, 24, has registered 13 goals and 9 assists in 44 appearances this season, but his role in Madrid’s starting XI could diminish next term. Chelsea are hoping to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding Rodrygo’s future.

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“The London club see the Brazilian as the offensive leader they need to relaunch their project,” Fichajes reports.

Chelsea Ready to Act if Opportunity Emerges

Despite Rodrygo being under contract until 2028, Chelsea believe a substantial financial proposal — for both the player and Madrid — could open the door. The Stamford Bridge hierarchy are banking on their vision of a rebuilt forward line, featuring Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, to appeal to Rodrygo, alongside a promise of a key role and tailored development path.

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Chelsea are also pushing to secure European qualification, with the added pull of continental football further enhancing their case.

Statement Signing Could Define New Era

A deal of this scale would represent a major shift in Chelsea’s transfer strategy. It combines their traditional ambition with Maresca’s desire for dynamic, multi-functional forwards. “The possible arrival of Rodrygo would not only be a sporting coup but also a clear message that Chelsea intend to compete for the very best,” the article continues.

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Should the move materialise, it would not only reshape Chelsea’s frontline but send a message across Europe.

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Rodrygo is not just talented — he’s Champions League-proven, technically brilliant, and still has his prime years ahead of him. This isn’t a panic buy or a short-term fix. It’s a calculated, ambitious play for a player who could lead this team into a new era.

We’ve watched Palmer blossom, Jackson find his feet, and Maresca outline a clear playing identity. Now, the idea of Rodrygo joining that trio feels like the missing piece of a puzzle. He brings unpredictability, end product, and that intangible big-game pedigree that’s been missing at Stamford Bridge.

Of course, €120 million is a huge fee. But when you think about what Chelsea have spent in recent windows on players who offered far less, this actually feels like smart business. Rodrygo doesn’t need time to adapt to elite football — he’s lived it, thrived in it, and can elevate those around him.

There’s finally a sense of forward motion at Chelsea again. This isn’t just another big name. This is a real step forward.