Newcastle United Told To Pay £33M Release Clause If They Want To Sign ‘Outstanding’ La Liga Star
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Celta Vigo will not sell Newcastle United target Javi Rodriguez unless a club matches his buyout fee, according to reports in the Spanish media.
Galicia Press claim that the Magpies and Everton are among the teams that “follow” the 23-year-old’s development, with Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus also in the mix.
However, if any of these clubs do make an approach for Rodriguez during the January transfer window, they will be told to pay the release clause, which stands at €40m (£33m).
What do Newcastle fans need to know about the defender?
Rodriguez came through Celta’s youth system. He made his senior debut for their C team against Atletico Arteixo in September 2022.
Just over a year later, in November 2023, the centre-back was given his first-team bow, coming on as a late substitute in the Copa del Rey during a 4-0 win over Turegano CF.
Rodriguez has subsequently played 98 times for the senior side, with his most eye-catching display coming last month, when he scored both goals as Celta came from behind to beat Celtic 2-1 in a Europa League group fixture. Galicia Press believe his “outstanding” recent performances have increased interest in the player.
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Why is Rodriguez a target?
The Spaniard’s recent form aside, the Magpies are on the lookout for options to reinforce the centre of defence.
Head coach Matthias Jaissle has recently dropped Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman due to poor form, while Fabian Schar and Dan Burn are out of contract at the end of the season. It is a position that badly needs reinforcements.