Neom SC Makes Move for Bahia’s Luciano Rodríguez

Saudi club Neom SC has made an offer to Bahia for Uruguay winger Luciano Rodríguez. Now, Bahia must decide what to do.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Neom SC wants to sign Luciano Rodríguez from Bahia. The club has given a formal proposal to Bahia, which is owned by the City Group. They are keen to bring the 21-year-old winger to Saudi Arabia.

Rodríguez joined Bahia in July 2024 for a record amount and quickly became important for the team. As reported, the City Group must now decide whether to accept Neom’s offer or keep him longer.

WHY RODRÍGUEZ IS IN DEMAND

Rodríguez has been in the news since he became Bahia’s most expensive signing. He is considered a promising player, having played for the Uruguayan national team and scored the winning goal in the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup final.

At Bahia, Rodríguez has scored important goals and provided assists, which have helped the team in their Serie A campaign. Currently, Bahia sits 4th in the Serie A standings, just seven point behind Palmeiras and one ahead of Botafogo.

His speed and creativity have made him one of the team’s top performers.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

Bahia’s next match is against Cruzeiro in the Serie A, who are in 2nd place just behind leaders Flamengo, as both teams aim for the three points in the match.

Fans and observers are closely watching Rodríguez’s status for the upcoming games as transfer talks continue.

Meanwhile, Neom SC aims to improve its squad after a mid-table finish in the Saudi Pro League last season and is looking to compete with established teams in the league. If they sign Rodríguez, it will demonstrate their intent to climb higher in the standings. The transfer decision could significantly impact both Bahia’s goals and Neom’s plans for the new season.