Spain were in UEFA Nations League action on Tuesday night, and fell to a shock defeat against Ukraine. Pep Guardiola has done it at Manchester City. • Zinchenko stops wedding over Pep criticism Spain international Rodrigo became the club's record signing when he arrived at Leeds United from Valencia in August 2020. • Utd's Maguire guilty of assault, bribery However, Rodrigo has had interest from Spain’s top three clubs and holds a huge amount of experience and talent at the age of 29. [36][37] He made his Premier League debut for them in the first match of the season against reigning champions Liverpool on 12 September, coming on as a substitute in the 4–3 defeat at Anfield. Known by his first name Rodrigo, he scored 59 goals in 220 games for Valencia. [25], On 15 June 2015, Benfica and Valencia announced they had reached an agreement on Rodrigo's federative rights, and he signed a four-year contract with the latter until 30 June 2019, for a reported fee of €30 million. Meanwhile, he’s won four trophies in Portugal, including a league title, and a Copa del Rey with Valencia while also playing in The Champions League consistently. Read special open letter to fans on safe return to stadiums. You are right getting excited about what he can do for the side, Leeds fans! Tottenham's squad on Gareth Bale's first debut in 2007: Where are they now? • Pirlo: Dybala stays, Higuain to leave Juve Leeds United have agreed to sign Spain forward Rodrigo Moreno from Valencia ahead of their return to the Premier League after a 16-year absence, the Spanish side said on Tuesday. [14][15] On 10 April he scored a brace in a 2–0 home win against AZ Alkmaar in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League, which took the hosts through to the last-four stage 3–0 on aggregate. [29], On 29 January 2019, Rodrigo scored a second-half hat-trick – including two goals in injury time – as the hosts defeated Getafe 3–1 in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, winning the tie 3–2 on aggregate. Experience Yorkshire's finest matchday hospitality in the company of Leeds United legends. (3:35). It’s easy to forget that Leeds’ record signing Rodrigo Moreno arrived at Elland Road this summer with Premier League experience. In 2010 he signed with Benfica with whom he won four titles, most notably the domestic treble in the 2013–14 season. "Valencia have reached an agreement in principle with Leeds United for the transfer of Rodrigo, subject to the player passing a medical and all documentation and formalities being completed," said the La Liga side. [17] On 14 May he had his penalty shootout attempt saved by Sevilla FC's Beto, in an eventual Europa League final loss;[18][19] in total, he contributed with 18 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions to win an unprecedented treble of Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal and League Cup. A wide player who attacks down the right wing, Rodrigo can link the forward line and is particularly effective on the counterattack. He scored only seven goals in all competitions last season amid injuries and turmoil at Valencia, who sacked popular manager Marcelino in September and eventually finished ninth. Our award winning, professional and experienced team will work with you to help you build your dream day. Given that Reguilon picked up a knock last week, this review will be a major boost for Tottenham – and fans will hope for more of the same against West Ham United this weekend, whilst Leeds fans will pray that Rodrigo doesn’t have his confidence hit, having scored against Manchester City before the international break. Rashford, Fernandes both 9/10 as Man United pour on the style late, Man City beat Arsenal as normal service resumes, Kepa 4/10, Werner 9/10 as Chelsea throw away points late vs. Southampton, Ibrahimovic defies Father Time as Milan ride their veteran star to derby victory, Isco 4/10, Marcelo 5/10 as Madrid slump to shock defeat vs. Cadiz, Griezmann 5/10, Dest 7/10 as Barca suffer first defeat under Koeman, Rangers win Old Firm derby to go four clear, Gio Reyna, U.S. stars on Barcelona's and Real Madrid's radar, La Liga kept Messi, but the talent drain to the Premier League is a concern. Leeds United complete record breaking Rodrigo deal, CAF Champions League stars that Leeds United should sign, Leeds should put these 2020 CAF stars on their radar for the next transfer window. [20], On 23 July 2014, Rodrigo moved back to Spain, after agreeing to a one-season loan deal with Valencia CF. You have come to the all new Global edition, for other ESPN editions, click here. According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Marcelo Bielsa wants to sign the Spaniard before the Premier League season begins. The club's statement did not mention a transfer fee or how long the contract at Leeds would be, although reports in the Spanish media said the English club would pay Valencia around €30 million plus €10m in variables. [30] He also scored in the decisive match, a 2–1 defeat of FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarín. Rodrigo Moreno Machado , known simply as Rodrigo, is a Brazilian-born Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for Premier League club Leeds United and the Spain national team. ¿Quién no? The former Elland Road-favourite looks back fondly on the talented Leeds side of the early 2000s, and their rapid fall from European heights. In other news, Bradley Cross was reportedly wanted by a host of PL clubs, but Newcastle are allegedly in talks, 7 Squads That Were DISMANTLED Following Success, /static/uploads/2020/10/658367_t_1602491755.jpg. {{#media.focal_point}}. He made his Leeds United debut against Liverpool on 12 September 2020 and scored his first goal for the club against Manchester City on 3 October 2020. He is a lifelong friend of the latter's sons Thiago Alcântara and Rafinha, who were raised in footballing terms at FC Barcelona and also represented Spain and Brazil respectively, and was erroneously reported to be their cousin. 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