Sporting make contact for Javi Rodríguez, but face stiff competition | OneFootball

Sporting are keeping a close eye on the situation of Javi Rodríguez, the young Celta de Vigo centre-back who has been attracting interest from several European clubs following an excellent season with the Galician side.

According to Spanish newspaper Faro de Vigo, the Lions have already made enquiries about the Spain youth international, although their interest has not gone beyond an exploratory stage. Besides Sporting, Milan and Como, managed by Cesc Fàbregas - who is reportedly interested in Geny Catamo - are also said to have sounded out the player.

For now, there is no formal offer on the table. Even so, Javi Rodríguez’s development has not gone unnoticed, and the centre-back is seen as one of Celta’s most valuable assets, with the club keen to keep its key players for next season.

According to the same source, Celta do not believe Javi Rodríguez will be the player chosen to balance the club’s books this summer. Although he is valued at around €15 million, the Galician club’s hierarchy believe it will be difficult to find a club willing to meet the figures demanded by the Spanish side.

In the 2025/26 season, Javi Rodríguez - valued at €15 million - made 46 appearances: 33 in La Liga, 12 in the Europa League and one in the Copa del Rey. In 3,633 minutes on the pitch, he provided two assists for his teammates.

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