According to recent reports, LA Galaxy and Liga MX giants are eyeing the Argentine midfielder, who currently plays for Argentine club Racing.
Baltasar Rodriguez has emerged as a top target for the 2025 season as MLS clubs look to strengthen their squads.
The 21-year-old midfielder, highly regarded for his technical ability and tactical awareness, could soon find himself at the center of a bidding war between LA Galaxy and Mexico’s Cruz Azul.
The interest from the LA Galaxy comes at a pivotal time for the club, which finished second in the Western Conference in the 2024 MLS regular season and established itself as one of the league’s top teams. Strengthening the midfield with a player like Rodriguez could give the Galaxy the boost they need to continue their upward trajectory.
According to El Claque Deportivo, Los Angeles Galaxy have already started contact with the racing club regarding Rodriguez. However, they face stiff competition from Mexican powerhouse Cruz Azul, who have already offered the young midfielder $6 million.
The racing club, known as tough negotiators, rejected this initial bid, showing that they valued Rodriguez highly. Cruz Azul is now reportedly preparing a second offer, this time raising the stakes to $10 million.
Baltasar Rodríguez, who is valued at €4.5 million according to Transfermarkt, is seen as one of the Racing club’s brightest prospects. His versatility in midfield and ability to play both as a deep playmaker and as a more advanced creative option make him an attractive prospect for clubs looking to strengthen their midfield options. are.
One of the main factors in this decision will be who will lead the Racing Club in 2025, with both Diego Milito and Victor Blanco potentially candidates to oversee club operations.
Whoever takes the reins will have to weigh the potential benefits of selling Rodriguez versus keeping him to strengthen Racing’s squad. Additionally, any transfer would have to take into account Rodriguez’s release fee, which is reportedly set at 20 million euros.
