- Currently playing for Al-Rayyan in Qatar
- Valencia need to replace Soler
- Rodriguez has offered himself
WHAT HAPPENED? The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star is keen to return to Europe after a season in the Middle East with Al-Rayyan. In the knowledge that Valencia need to bring in reinforcements to account for the departure of PSG-bound Carlos Soler, Rodriguez offered himself to Gennaro Gattuso.
WHAT HE SAID: Speaking to El Chiringuito, the 31-year-old said: "If Valencia call me I will even walk from Qatar. I would take a pay cut. If they need someone to assist Edinson Cavani, I’ll be there. They are a great club with great fans.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Valencia are very short on time to replace Soler who has been one of their stand-out players in the last few years. Although, following Rodriguez's struggles at Everton and his subsequent spell in Qatar, they may well be keen to look elsewhere.
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Valencia CFWHAT NEXT FOR RODRIGUEZ? In the same interview, Rodriguez admitted that he does not know if a move back to Europe will be possible in what remains of the transfer window. Meanwhile, he still has a couple of years left on his deal at Al-Rayyan.