Premier League moves for Alvaro Rodriguez

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Álvaro Rodríguez
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The attacker's rise comes at a particular moment: he was not called up by Uruguay for the World Cup, but his price has risen after an important campaign with the Illicitano side. Under contract until 2029, the Elche keeps the player under control, although the Real Madrid still holds 50% of his rights.

The information, reported by Matteo Moretto, places two English clubs in the running. The Bournemouth arrives after signing off on a brilliant campaign under Andoni Iraola, finishing sixth and earning a spot in the Europa League. The Hull City, newly promoted, is also showing willingness to make a major investment for a player without experience outside Spanish football.

A key season at the Martinez Valero

Alvaro Rodriguez, who will turn 22 on July 14, has played 34 league matches. In that stretch, he has scored seven goals and five assists, although his importance to the team is not explained by statistics alone. His presence as a reference forward, his aerial play, and his ability to get involved away from the box have strengthened his role in the franjiverde attack.

Elche sealed his signing last July 22 after reaching an agreement with Real Madrid. He had come off a loan spell at Getafe, where he never quite settled under Jose Bordalas, but at the Martinez Valero he found continuity from very early on.

Competition from Andre Da Silva and Rafa Mir did not stop him from winning minutes in the rotation. Rodriguez ended up becoming a relevant piece in the bid to stay in the top flight and, after the team's final match of the season at Montilivi, he left a line that sums up his bond with the club: “I love this club, it is the year I have been happiest”.