Los Blancos eye €58M release clause as Chelsea circle Rodrygo — major summer decision looms!
Real Madrid are seriously considering a move for Nico Williams, with reports indicating they’re ready to trigger his €58 million release clause to bring the explosive Athletic Club winger to the Santiago Bernabéu. But there’s a catch — to fund the operation, Rodrygo Goes could be sacrificed, and Chelsea are keen to pounce on the Brazilian star.
The Key Questions:
Nico Williams, only 21, offers pace, creativity, and a dynamic left-wing presence — traits that align with Madrid’s next-gen evolution alongside Endrick and Mbappé.
Rodrygo, despite key Champions League moments, has struggled to lock down a consistent position and would command a high fee — potentially €70–80 million.
Chelsea, seeking attacking reinforcements, are monitoring Rodrygo’s situation and could move quickly if Madrid open the door.
Financially, selling Rodrygo could not only cover Nico’s release clause, but also create breathing room under FFP as Madrid prepare for Mbappé’s wages and squad depth reshuffling.
Should Madrid cash in?
If Carlo Ancelotti envisions Nico as a better tactical fit — especially with Vinicius Jr. already owning the left flank and Mbappé set to arrive centrally or from the right — then parting ways with Rodrygo might be a calculated risk. Nico’s raw explosiveness, work rate, and La Liga familiarity make him an ideal modern winger.
Still, Rodrygo has a clutch gene and chemistry with Vini and Bellingham. Letting him go might open a gap in decisive matches — unless Williams instantly adapts to Madrid’s demanding environment.
Verdict: Madrid may choose evolution over sentiment. Nico Williams in, Rodrygo out? It would be bold — but in Florentino Pérez’s world, bold is the norm.
This saga could be one of the most dramatic moves
in the summer window.
