Bournemouth sign forward Rodriguez from Elche
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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - February 25, 2023 Real Madrid's Alvaro Rodriguez celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo
July 14 - Bournemouth have signed forward Alvaro Rodriguez from LaLiga side Elche on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.
• The 22-year-old becomes the first summer signing under new manager Marco Rose after scoring seven goals and providing five assists in 34 appearances for Elche last season.
• Rodriguez made his Real Madrid first-team debut under Carlo Ancelotti in 2023 and went on to make 10 appearances for the 15-time European champions. He also spent time on loan at Getafe before joining Elche in 2025.
• "When my agent told me Bournemouth were interested, I couldn't believe it," Rodriguez said in a statement.
• "Everything I've experienced so far has prepared me for this next chapter, and now I want to keep improving and show what I can do."
• Bournemouth will open their campaign against Manchester City on August 23. REUTERS
