What could have passed for a casual outing between two Brazilian friends from Real Madrid quickly set social media ablaze. Endrick and Rodrygo, rising stars of the Casa Blanca, were photographed having their hair done in a discreet Madrid salon, just hours after the revelation of a colossal offer from Chelsea, estimated at £125 million, for the two South American gems.
🔍 Coincidence or cleverly orchestrated media strategy?
The photo—which quickly went viral—shows the two players in a relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by close staff and… a well-known London agent, seen in the background, according to some sources. Since then, speculation has been rife.
Rodrygo, despite having extended his contract until 2028, is having a mixed season with the arrival of Mbappé in 2025, which has shaken up the attacking hierarchy. Endrick, meanwhile, has yet to play a single official minute with Real Madrid, but his presence in training has not gone unnoticed.
💬 “These types of meetings are anything but innocent, especially when an English agent is hanging around. Clubs use public appearances as coded messages,” confided a former Chelsea scout on condition of anonymity.
🧨Chelsea prepares a double blow
Blues chairman Todd Boehly has clearly signaled a return to a bold strategy in the summer transfer window. And according to several British media outlets, the plan is simple: offer Rodrygo a starting spot on the right wing , while giving Endrick time to mature in a physical league, alongside a coach he admires: Mauricio Pochettino.
The offer, believed to be worth £125 million , also reportedly includes a priority buyout clause for Real Madrid – a detail that could appeal to the ever-pragmatic Florentino Perez when it comes to transfers.
🤔And now? What scenarios for summer 2025?
Those close to both players deny any agreement. However, signs are accumulating: Rodrygo recently removed a photo in a Real Madrid shirt from his Instagram profile, and Endrick reportedly refused to renew certain image rights with the Madrid club’s brand.
Scenario 1: The Surprise Departure – Faced with Madrid’s star-studded roster, Rodrygo and Endrick opt to bounce back together at Chelsea. A “Brazilian reconstruction” strategy is already well underway with Caicedo and Thiago Silva in the London dressing room.
Scenario 2: The Bluff – This trip to the show was just a decoy. The two players renewed their commitment to Real Madrid… and this commotion turned out to be nothing more than a passing rumor, cleverly maintained.
🎭 One thing is certain: the saga is only just beginning.
Between social media, active agents, and unclear signals, Real and Chelsea fans are holding their breath.
👉 Who’s telling the truth? What if this simple hairdresser appointment heralded one of the biggest transfers of 2025? 👇
