Amid the chaos that ensued after Lionel Messi handed in a transfer request at FC Barcelona, a LaLiga star was confirmed to be on his way to Premier League newcomers Leeds United in a transfer that has surprised many!
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Spain international Rodrigo Moreno, 29, will play for Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds next season after Valencia announced his departure on Tuesday night.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT: https://t.co/kwQ9Oj3GiX
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) August 25, 2020
Valencia CF have reached a preliminary agreement with @LUFC this Tuesday for the transfer of footballer Rodrigo Moreno, at the expense of completing all the documentation and other formalities and passing the medical examination.
The former Real Madrid youth product was heavily linked with Barcelona this past January, but ended up seeing out the 2019/20 campaign at Los Che.
Rodrigo, cousin of Rafinha and Thiago Alcantara, joined Valencia in 2014, and has scored 59 goals and assisted a further 41 strikes in 220 games for the club.
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Valencia have since thanked him for his hard work and dedication over the years ahead of his transfer, which is reportedly said to be worth €30 million (R596 billion).
Valencia CF want to thank Rodrigo Moreno for his commitment and effort over the last six seasons - in which he helped to win a Cup title. We wish him all the best in this new stage of his career at @LUFC. pic.twitter.com/1tpTEJEhRJ
— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) August 25, 2020
Are you excited to see Rodrigo at Leeds?
