West Ham United Signs World Cup Winner Guido Rodriguez
West Ham United has announced the signing of Argentinian midfielder Guido Rodriguez, a World Cup and two-time Copa America winner. Rodriguez joins the Premier League club on a free transfer after leaving Spanish club Real Betis, where he spent four-and-a-half seasons.
The 30-year-old midfielder has earned 30 caps for Argentina and began his career with River Plate. He has also won the Mexican league and cup titles with Club America and the Spanish Copa del Rey with Real Betis in 2022.
Rodriguez expressed his excitement about joining West Ham and reuniting with his former teammate Edson Alvarez. He stated, “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 very excited when I heard that West Ham were interested in me. It’s a historic club, that has a really interesting project. I think it’s the right club for me, at the right time, and I hope together we can keep growing.”
West Ham’s Technical Director, Tim Steidten, praised Rodriguez’s qualities and attributes, stating, “This is a massive moment for West Ham United in bringing a player of Guido’s pedigree to the club. He is a player I have admired for a long time, and we couldn’t be happier to have completed the deal to bring him to East London.”
Rodriguez will be the ninth Argentine to represent West Ham, following in the footsteps of players like Lionel Scaloni, Javier Mascherano, and Carlos Tevez.
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West Ham United -: West Ham United is a football (soccer) club based in London, England. They play in the Premier League, which is the top division of English football.
Guido Rodriguez -: Guido Rodriguez is a professional football player from Argentina. He plays as a midfielder, which means he helps both in attacking and defending during the game.
World Cup -: The World Cup is a big football tournament held every four years where teams from all over the world compete to be the best. Winning it is a huge achievement.
Copa America -: Copa America is a football tournament for countries in South America. It’s one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in the world.
Real Betis -: Real Betis is a football club based in Seville, Spain. They play in La Liga, which is the top division of Spanish football.
caps -: In football, ‘caps’ refer to the number of times a player has played for their national team. Guido Rodriguez has played 30 times for Argentina.
Premier League -: The Premier League is the top football league in England. It features 20 teams and is one of the most popular and competitive leagues in the world.
Edson Alvarez -: Edson Alvarez is a professional football player from Mexico. He used to play with Guido Rodriguez and now they will be teammates again at West Ham United.
Technical Director -: A Technical Director in a football club is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the team, including player signings and development. Tim Steidten is the Technical Director of West Ham United.
