Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported on August 3rd via X that Argentina international Guido Rodriguez will sign a contract with West Ham until June 2026.
Rodriguez’s arrival is one of three expected at the London Stadium in the next few days, alongside Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville, as reported by ExWHUEmployee on August 3rd.
Signing Guido Rodriguez makes a lot of sense for West Ham United
West Ham has undergone significant changes this summer. The club finished a respectable ninth place last season, but new manager Julen Lopetegui aims to improve their standing this season.
Since the end of the last campaign, it’s been clear that West Ham needed reinforcements across the board, especially after the departures of Ben Johnson and Flynn Downes from the London Stadium.
Midfield depth was a particular area of concern. While Edson Alvarez is the club’s regular number six, the addition of Rodriguez will alleviate some of the pressure.
Rodriguez, who has won both the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina in recent years, brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality.
The fact that all that remains to finalize the transfer are his medical tests, as reported by Yagiz Sabuncuoglu on August 2nd, underscores Lopetegui’s determination to add the midfielder to his ranks.
Despite his age, Rodriguez’s experience will be invaluable in the middle of the park, and there’s no doubt the club will benefit from his presence.
