Former America player Guido Rodriguez is a new West Ham player :: Olé USA

06/08/2024 14:08hs.

After several twists and turns, it was confirmed: Guido Rodriguezwith a past in the America from Mexico, He left Real Betis and is West’s new reinforcement in the Premier League. Hours after the photos of the contract signing were leaked, the world and continental champion with the Argentine National Team was already officially announced at his new club.

After finishing his contract in Spain and in the middle of the Cup with Argentina, he recorded a video in which he said “I don’t know what will happen to me in the future.” There he also thanked the Seville club after his departure. For this reason, and given the quality of the offers, He chose the Hammers, a team that is in a period of change with the arrival of the new coach, Julen Lopetegui.

Guido Rodriguez has signed a contract with West Ham. Photo: DSports.

Although the details of his contract with West Ham have not yet been revealed, Rodríguez signed for three seasons, until 2027. “I’m very happy to be here. I feel like it’s every footballer’s dream to play in the Premier League, and I was really excited when I heard that West Ham were interested in me.“, said the 30-year-old midfielder at his presentation.

Guido Rodríguez was presented at West Ham.

“It is a historic club, which has a really interesting project. “I think it’s the right club for me, at the right time, and I hope that together we can continue to grow. I spoke with Edson (Álvarez) before signing, and we are both looking forward to working together again,” he added. “I will help the team in any way I can. I will bring experience to the team and, although I am aware that the Premier League is very physical, I am willing to work to make sure I live up to expectations.”

Thus he left behind a stage of four seasons with 173 games and nine goals at Betis (the last one with some injuries) to seek continuity in England and also to continue being part of the Scaloneta as one of the replacement players in the midfield. In the past, He played 123 games with the América shirt, scoring 12 goals and providing two assists..

Guido Rodríguez was presented at West Ham.

The frustrated agreement with Barcelona

Part of the Argentine National Team that won The four titles with the second championship in the Copa America (he played the final 15 minutes against Peru in the group stage in the United States), the former River and Defense accepted the challenge of joining English football. Towards the end of last season he had a pre-contract agreed with Barcelona, ​​a situation that finally fell through after Xavi left as coach of the Catalan club.