It is nothing new to see how teams of the Brazilian They go, market after market, in search of renowned footballers. It is very normal, their economic power makes European-level signings possible, which of course, then bring them results on the playing field. There’s a reason why the Copa Libertadores has belonged to Brazil since 2019, right?
And on that path of putting together great teams, Gremio de Porto Alegre now sets its sights on one of the heroes of Qatar 2022. Yes, a player who belonged to Lionel Scaloni’s squad that won the World Cup in Lusail against France. And no, it’s not Thiago Almada. Who is it then? Guido Rodríguez, the former River who has played for West Ham since mid-2024.
Although his link with the English club does not end in this market, the lack of minutes in the Premier League can complicate your call to World Cup 2026where the Albiceleste will try to revalidate its supremacy. Therefore, the Brazilian media highlights that there is optimism to be able to close it. In fact, a great step would have already been taken in the negotiation.
Despite rumors that also link the midfielder with other teams in Europe, From Brazil they assure that the Argentine has already given his approval to join the Tricolor by Luis Castro. The offer sent to the English team would be approximately 3 million eurosso all that remains is the definitive yes from the Hammers. The contract, for its part, would have a length of three years.
Guido Rodríguez with the World Cup. (EFE/EPA/Friedemann Vogel)Guido Rodríguez’s performance at West Ham
Guido Rodríguez’s arrival at West Ham took place in mid-2024, but he did not have the desired minutes in the team. Until now, He has only played 31 games and has one assist.
In any case, his extensive career (which includes spells for River, Defensa y Justicia, Real Betis, Tijuana and América) make him an attractive midfielder for Gremio. Without taking into account his time with the Argentine National Team, the midfielder played 402 games and scored 27 goals throughout his career.
Guido Rodríguez won four titles with the Argentine National Team
The native of Sáenz Peña adds 30 parties with the Argentine National Team shirt and was part of the feats achieved during the Lionel Scaloni cycle. Therefore, he won four titles: He is a two-time champion of America, he won the World Cup and also the Finalissima.
Guido Rodríguez, two-time champion of America.What is the Gremio present that Guido Rodríguez could reach?
The Porto Alegre team has just finished in ninth position in the Brasileirao, so This season he will play the Copa Sudamericana. In addition, they have just closed a signing of tremendous hierarchy: Weverton, the multi-champion goalkeeper in Palmeiras.
