West Ham signs Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez on a free transfer
West Ham has signed Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez on a free transferAUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GUIDO RODRIGUEZ #24 - MIDFIELDER - WEST HAM UNITED
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Transfers to West Ham Rodriguez has signed a deal to join West Ham out of free agency, according to his new club.
Impact Rodriguez is heading to London following the end of his time at Betis after his contract expired, having landed with West Ham out of free agency this offseason. In the past campaign, he was solid, starting in 22 of his 24 appearances while notching two goals on 18 shots to go along with 29 interceptions, 39 clearances and 53 tackles. He sees most of his contribution in the defensive part of the field, as he is a decent-holding midfielder. He will likely see a similar role with West Ham as he did with Betis last season, receiving decent time but not being an everyday starter.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Finishes season injured Rodriguez (hamstring) is not on the team sheet for Saturday's finale against Real Madrid, ending the season injured.
Impact Rodriguez concluded his fourth season in La Liga with Betis, however missed a big part of the season with a leg injury. He's recorded 22 starts in 24 appearances in league play, totaling two goals while logging in 53 tackles (30 won), 39 clearances and 29 interceptions.
MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Not on bench Sunday Rodriguez (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Real Sociedad.
Impact It's not surprising to see Rodriguez being out for this game, as he departed Thursday's contest against Las Palmas with a first-half injury and didn't have time to recover on a quick turnaround. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to face Real Madrid in the season finale, and in the meantime, expect Johnny Cardoso and William Carvalho to replace him in midfield.
MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Departs with injury Thursday Rodriguez left Thursday's match against Las Palmas with an undisclosed injury in the first half.
Impact A full diagnosis will likely be provided post-game, but it must've been a serious injury to force Rodriguez to leave the game less than 20 minutes into the contest. Johnny Cardoso replaced him, and he should be in line for a bigger role in midfield in case Rodriguez can't recover in time to face Real Sociedad on Sunday.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
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APRIL 29 • GOAL.COM
Finds back of net in defeat Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 loss against Villarreal.
Impact Rodriguez couldn't have wished for a better performance in his first start in more than three months, but at the same time, Betis couldn't hold on to their lead and ended up losing the contest. Rodriguez should remain in the XI as long as he remains healthy, but he's not expected to be a major factor in attacking sequences going forward, particularly if he ends up playing in midfield alongside a more offensive-minded player such as Marc Roca.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Back after lengthy absence Rodriguez (leg) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Rodriguez returns for the first time since December after missing multiple fixtures with the injury. The midfielder is a locked in starter when fully fit but will be eased back into match action from the bench.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Rodriguez (leg) was viewed in training Thursday ahead of the club's match against Cadiz on Friday.
Impact Rodriguez was back on the training pitch for the first time since picking up a leg injury in early December. However, the midfielder is most likely still quite a bit away from playing again, as he isn't expected back on the field until early March. At this point, he will just hope for no setbacks in his rehabilitation and to return to play within the club's next couple of matches, possibly against Atletico Madrid on March 3.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Set for extended absence Rodriguez suffered a broken fibula in training Thursday and is set to miss between two to three months.
Impact The defensive midfielder suffered the injury in training, and further exams confirmed the worst prognosis, as the Argentina international will be out for an extended period of time. William Carvalho (hamstring) is also dealing with an injury, so Marc Roca and Andres Guardado should see extended time in central midfield going forward.
DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available once again Rodriguez has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return for the Sunday matchup against Osasuna.
Impact The star midfielder was suspended against Getafe due to yellow-card accumulation and is ready to return to action here. He'll presumably replace Andres Guardado in the XI to former his regular partnership alongside Marc Roca. Rodriguez is also eligible to play against Artis Limassol in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended after break Rodriguez will serve a one-match suspension against Getafe on Oct. 21 due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Rodriguez picked up his fifth yellow card of the season versus Deportivo Alaves on Sunday and will now face a one-match ban. On the year, the defensive midfielder has started all but one of his 11 appearances for the club this season in which he registered one goal on seven shots (two on target), one assist and 15 clearances. With Rodriguez unavailable, Sergi Altimira could make his second start of the season.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against Cadiz Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.
Impact Rodriguez scored an equalizer in the 60th minute. He also contributed defensively with four clearances, three tackles and one blocked shot. He has played six games this season and has made a total of 11 tackles, 10 clearances and five interceptions.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays all but four matches Rodriguez made 34 appearances (33 starts) during the 2022-23 La Liga season.
Impact Rodriguez took on a major role in the starting XI, playing all but four matches and setting a new career-high with 2,876 minutes. The defensive midfielder heads into 2023-24 as the presumptive starter in central defensive midfield. The defensive midfielder made 115 tackles and 42 interceptions as well as making 68 clearances.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores own goal Rodriguez scored an own goal, won two of his four tackles and made two interceptions in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Barcelona.
Impact Rodriguez inadvertently diverted the ball past his own keeper following a goalmouth scramble. He has been an ever-present in midfield during the second half of the season, only missing one game since the World Cup.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in defeat Rodriguez scored once from two shots (one on target) and won four of his five tackles in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against Osasuna.
Impact With his team trailing 3-1, Rodriguez scored his first of the season to give his side hope of rescuing a point. The defensive midfielder rarely finds himself amongst the goals but ranks third in La Liga for tackles won this season.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available for return Rodriguez is available to return from suspension after picking up a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Rodriguez was suspended against Elche and is now eligible to return. When available Rodriguez has been a nailed-on starter, starting six matches in a row before his suspension and going more than 85 minutes in four of those matches.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended Friday Rodriguez is suspended for Friday's trip to Elche, due to yellow card accumulation.
Impact Rodriguez picked up a fifth yellow card last time out and will now be suspended for Friday's match. The midfielder's first chance to return is a tough clash with Real Madrid on Mar. 5th.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active off bench in return Rodriguez made four tackles (two won) and four clearances after coming off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Rodriguez made his return after winning the World Cup with Argentina, being brought at halftime to replace Andres Guardado. And it didn't take any long for him to boss the middle of the park and play a key role for his side to preserve the one-goal lead during the entire second frame. Rodriguez has been mostly a starter this season and could very well be back in the lineup for next Sunday's visit to Espanyol.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Limited playing time at WC Rodriguez was an unused substitute in Wednesday's victory against Poland.
Impact Rodriguez did not impress while starting in midfield for Argentina's Matchday 2 victory against Mexico, and he was an unused substitute in the other two group stage games. Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez seem more likely to start alongside Rodrigo De Paul in the knockout rounds.
DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available for Saudi Arabia game Rodriguez (illness) is on the bench for Tuesday's opener against Saudi Arabia.
Impact Rodriguez battled an illness in the last few days and will not get the start in this one, but he could see minutes as a sub. Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, and Alejandro Gomez are getting the nod in the midfield.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with minor illness Rodriguez has picked up a minor illness and missed Monday's training session, Gaston Edul of TyC Sports reported ahead of Tuesday's opener against Argentina.
Impact Rodriguez is a potential starter when healthy but this illness could harm his chances of that happening in the first game of the tournament for his national team. Instead, Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes are likely to start in central-midfield if Rodriguez isn't given a chance to play from kickoff.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively Rodriguez had one cross (zero accurate) and zero chances created in Thursday's 3-0 defeat versus Valencia.
Impact Rodriguez was kept behind the ball throughout Thursday's loss, making four tackles and putting his body on the line for multiple blocks. The defensive midfielder has just a single goal through his 17 appearances in all competitions and has offered next to nothing going forward. Rodriguez's fantasy value lies in his floor that is built off of defensive volume.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Available for selection Rodriguez (undisclosed) is available for selection in Thursday's trip to Valencia.
Impact Rodriguez had missed two games with a hip issue before playing the full 90 in Sunday's draw with Sevilla. As he came away somewhat battered after a physical game, there could be some worries about Rodriguez not starting but at least he's available. No matter how Thursday's match goes, Rodriguez figures to contribute for Argentina at the World Cup so long as he stays fit.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited in training Rodriguez was limited during Tuesday's training session ahead of Thursday's trip to Valencia, according to Diario de Sevilla.
Impact Rodriguez played the full 90 during Sunday's 1-1derby draw with Sevilla but if he's limited in training he may be rotated by Thursday to protect him for the World Cup. Were this to happen, Paul Akouokou or Andres Guardado could start as a holding-midfielder alongside William Carvalho.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
