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Cristian Rodriguez admits he could leave Porto in January and is keen on England
The out-of-favour winger conceded that a new challenge is a possible scenario and denied suggestions of a spat with the coach earlier in the month
13 Dec 2011 19:29:00
By Luis Mira
Porto winger Cristian Rodriguez says he could leave the club in the winter transfer window and is keen on a move to the Premier League.
The Uruguay international has been strongly linked with the exit door at the Europa League holders after enduring a disappointing start to his third season at the club.
Rodriguez has made just seven appearances in all competitions this season, with Penarol understood to be closely monitoring the 26-year-old's situation.
"It is true that there have been some interesting offers from Europe," he told El Pais.
"Russia, Turkey, Greece and Germany are being reported as possible destinations, but I would prefer Italy, Spain or England.
"We will see what happens. The fact that I now have a EU passport can open many doors.
"I would never reject a return to Penarol."
The former Paris Saint-Germain player then discredited reports which claimed that he had fallen out with coach Vitor Pereira earlier in the month.
"I had an argument with the coach, just like every player has with a team-mate, about a particular thing in a match," Rodriguez explained.
"It was not a serious argument. After that, I had a shoulder problem and I did recovery work for two days, that is why the reporters did not see me in training."
The Uruguay international has been strongly linked with the exit door at the Europa League holders after enduring a disappointing start to his third season at the club.
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Rodriguez has made just seven appearances in all competitions this season, with Penarol understood to be closely monitoring the 26-year-old's situation.
"It is true that there have been some interesting offers from Europe," he told El Pais.
"Russia, Turkey, Greece and Germany are being reported as possible destinations, but I would prefer Italy, Spain or England.
"We will see what happens. The fact that I now have a EU passport can open many doors.
"I would never reject a return to Penarol."
The former Paris Saint-Germain player then discredited reports which claimed that he had fallen out with coach Vitor Pereira earlier in the month.
"I had an argument with the coach, just like every player has with a team-mate, about a particular thing in a match," Rodriguez explained.
"It was not a serious argument. After that, I had a shoulder problem and I did recovery work for two days, that is why the reporters did not see me in training."
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