Sporting have contacted Javi Rodríguez, but face stiff competition | OneFootball

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

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

For now, there is no formal offer on the table. Even so, Javi Rodríguez’s rise has not gone unnoticed, and the centre-back is seen as one of the most valuable assets in Celta’s squad, with the club keen to keep its main 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. Despite being valued at around €15 million, the Galician club’s officials 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 of action, he provided two assists for his teammates.

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