From yesterday afternoon came a couple of reports to suggest that the ‘Guido Rodriguez’ departure‘ story is gaining traction and in fact already progressing. Time to get the flags out.
Far better to admit that his was a bad signing and move him on, replacing with a fitter, younger and more mobile option.
Spanish site well connected with La Liga, fichajes.net ran a headline yesterday evening entitled: “The midfielder for which Betis is already negotiating for January”, Suggesting that communications are already underway.
The article goes onto suggest an initial loan arrangement would be probable as the swiftest method to get him out of London, as the Spanish side have a big deficiency in their own midfield (how ironic!): “The green-and-white team has emergencies in the center of the field and this footballer could be the right one to strengthen the squad during the next transfer market.”
“With previous experience and knowledge of Betis’ style of play, Guido could be the ideal man to cover the casualties [injuries] and restore balance to Manuel Pellegrini’s team in the second half of the season.”
Back in those halcyon days of August when we thought West Ham had signed a terrier not a tortoise
Tricky negotiations ahead, his salary at West Ham was reportedly about five times his Betis pay. But if talks are underway it only uplifts those of us who have watched with concern the dismal performances of West Ham’s slow midfield under Lopetegui.
