It’s been 25 years since Luis Figo made one of the most infamous moves in modern football history: his shocking transfer to Real Madrid after being the icon of Barcelona. Now, football might witness a reversed version of that story — with Rodrygo Goes as the main character.

The Brazilian forward, a key player in recent Real Madrid campaigns, is reportedly on FC Barcelona’s radar, just as the Catalan club begins a deep rebuild. Though the move might seem unlikely, some sources close to Barça have floated the idea — especially with Kylian Mbappé expected to become the central figure in Madrid’s attack, potentially pushing Rodrygo into a secondary role.

The historical context makes this a potential bombshell: in 2000, Figo left the Camp Nou during a chaotic presidential election and became the face of Florentino Pérez’s project at Real Madrid. That signing rocked Spanish football — and now the intrigue flows in the opposite direction. Could a Madrid star really pull on the Blaugrana shirt?

Barça Rebuilding Amid Travel Chaos and Injury Concerns

Meanwhile, Barcelona continues to deal with off-the-pitch headaches. The team was scheduled to travel to Japan on Thursday for their preseason tour, but a contractual dispute with the local promoter delayed the flight. In the end, thanks to the intervention of Rakuten — the club’s former sponsor and owner of Vissel Kobe — the trip was rescheduled for Friday.

The match against the Japanese club is set for Sunday, but the squad list has yet to be released. One reason is the injury to goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who will undergo a second back surgery and miss the next three months. His absence has fast-tracked the signing of young goalkeeper Joan García from Espanyol, raising questions about Barça’s short-term future in goal.

With injuries, young signings, and potential surprises in the transfer market, Barcelona is trying to regroup after a turbulent season. Could Rodrygo be the shock signing to reignite hope? One thing is certain: if it happens, the Brazilian wouldn’t just be changing shirts — he’d be rewriting history from the other side.