AdminIn May, it seemed almost certain that Guido Rodriguez would join Barcelona on a free transfer once his contract at Real Betis expired.
At the time, Betis were enjoying an impressive season and sat atop La Liga. However, the 30-year-old World Cup-winner surprised many by choosing for a move to West Ham United in the summer.
Now, despite the Hammers’ high ambitions, Rodriguez finds himself five points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
It’s a position the Argentine is unfamiliar to, but his stay in East London may be brief. According to Diario AS, West Ham are not ruling out an exit for Rodriguez in the upcoming January transfer window.
Despite signing a contract through to 2027, the club is open to offers, particularly if they can recover the money spent on his signing bonus.
A deal with a fee might also be a possibility, especially with manager Julen Lopetegui’s future at the club hanging by a thread.
There is speculation that Betis could once again be in the market for a midfielder following William Carvalho’s injury, which has left them light in the middle of the park.
The possibility of Rodriguez returning to Seville is very much alive, though financial obstacles could complicate the move.
Rodriguez himself had stated until the end of the previous season that he would be open to staying at the Benito Villamarin.
If Betis were to sell Johnny Cardoso—who has a €25m release clause with Tottenham—this could pave the way for a return.
The USMNT international replaced Rodriguez at Betis, and if the Andalusians do receive that fee, it may create the financial flexibility needed for Rodriguez to return.
Additionally, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have been linked with him in the past, leaving his future far from settled.
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