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Real Betis continues to work tirelessly in the final stretch of the transfer window, and although the media attention is focused on the return of Antony, the green-and-white club doesn't forget about another position that Manuel Pellegrini considers a priority: the center of the field.
The Chilean coach has been insisting for weeks on the need to incorporate a defensive midfielder, and in the last hours, an old familiar face to the Betis fans has gained strength: Guido Rodríguez.
According to the newspaper AS, the Argentine made a mark at the Villamarín during his seasons at the club, establishing himself as a true leader in midfield and one of the most consistent players in the squad. However, his departure was not without controversy. Betis presented several renewal proposals, but constant contradictory messages from his surroundings and a frustrated pre-agreement with Barcelona led to his departure. Eventually, the player ended up signing for West Ham, where his performance did not meet expectations.
Guido Rodríguez could be Betis' last-minute signing
He has struggled to find continuity in the Premier League. Last season, he only played 24 official matches and has quickly lost prominence this season. Although he started as a starter in the first match against Sunderland, which ended with a resounding 3-0 victory, he was relegated to the bench against Chelsea. The player himself is aware that his time in England has not been fruitful and sees returning to Seville as a positive prospect.
For Manuel Pellegrini, Guido's return would be a strategic reinforcement. The coach particularly values that he is a player who already knows his work methods and the team's style, so he wouldn't need a lengthy adaptation process. In addition, his international experience and competitive profile would fit immediately into Betis, which aims to secure a spot in the European positions of LaLiga.
However, there are doubts among the club's executives. Some have not forgotten the way the player left for free, despite the financial effort made to retain him. Nevertheless, Betis' sporting situation and the urgency to strengthen the squad could tilt the balance.
The operation doesn't seem simple but not impossible. West Ham would not hinder his departure significantly as he is not a crucial piece in the team's plans. Everything would depend on a convincing proposal from Betis in these final days of the transfer market. If it happens, Guido Rodriguez's return would become one of the most remarkable moves of the summer for the green-and-white team.
With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the midfielder knows he needs minutes and prominence to enter Scaloni's plans with Argentina again. What better scenario to relaunch his career than a stadium and fans who always appreciated him. Betis, on the other hand, would find in Guido a solid reinforcement for a demanding season in the Europa League and Copa del Rey.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Betis negocia con el West Ham el regreso de Guido Rodríguez
