The stage of a footballer has moments worth remembering, from sadness to emotions, from failure to eternal glory. The years do not pass in vain, but dedication and commitment are not negotiable. In that line, Guido RodriguezArgentine midfielder and champion of the America Cup He is currently closing a chapter of his career with Real Betis after five seasons giving his all in LaLiga and the challenges he had to face. Since he arrived at the Spanish team he has made his role count and now his destiny is in another league.
The Premier League will be the new terrain for the experienced 30-year-old, exactly the West Ham United who drives Julen Lopetegui. Everything is set for this to happen and cuts off the possibility of the Barcelonawho had been interested in the Argentine for months, was completely ruled out. At the time, when Xavi Hernández was the coach, the willingness to make the signing was there, but everything was left up in the air. Rodríguez He knows that the ‘Hammers’ will not be playing in international tournaments, but he will try out a new environment to add to his career.
Heading to West Ham
The information was shared VarskySportswho mentioned that ”Guido Rodriguez has a verbal agreement to become a new West Ham player. He is expected to sign his contract between tomorrow and the day after”. In addition, Cesar Luis Merlo He completed the information saying that ”The club and the footballer are already exchanging paperwork so that he can travel to England, undergo a medical check-up and sign a contract until June 2027”. In this way, Rodríguez will be placed at the service of Lopetegui and will join other Argentines who are in the Premier League.
ATTENTION! Guido Rodríguez 🇦🇷 has a verbal agreement to become a new West Ham player 🏴. He is expected to sign his contract between tomorrow and the day after. pic.twitter.com/3UnriVEmoj
— VarskySports (@VarskySports) August 2, 2024
Betis no longer counted on Guido
During the five seasons with Real BetisGuido played a total of 173 matches, in which he scored 9 times and provided 4 assists. He lifted the trophy Copa del Rey in 2022 and accumulated 13,656 minutes. Manu Fajardosports director, had commented a few days ago on the link that exists with the former River Plate. “There has been a lot of talk with Guido about the fact that there is an open negotiation, that we maintain communication with his agents… with Guido today there is a magnificent relationship, a relationship of respect on both sides.”he stressed.
⚒️🇦🇷 Guido Rodriguez has also completed medical tests and he’s expected to sign his West Ham two-year contract today, if all goes to plan. pic.twitter.com/0JkFZh5wjw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2024
Lopetegui before Flick
Transfermarkt indicates that the already footballer of West Ham He is valued at 20 million euros, at 30 years old and with a career still to go, he chose the Premier League over other interested parties. Barcelona Hansi Flick He did not press for the transfer again, so the Argentine found the comfort he expected with a wise coach like Julen Lopetegui and a league that is in constant boom.
