Bournemouth have just made the first recruit of the Marco Rose era official. Indeed, the English club – 5th in the Premier League last season – announces the arrival of Álvaro Rodríguez, a 24-year-old striker playing for Elche. The Spanish-Uruguayan striker had scored seven goals and provided five assists in 34 La Liga matches during this 2025/2026 financial year. “ Bournemouth are pleased to announce the signing of a very promising young striker, Álvaro Rodríguez, to a long-term contract », indicated the Cherries on their official website, who paid 25 million euros to attract him.
“ It’s a huge privilege to be here. I always dreamed of playing in the Premier League and today, on my birthday, that dream came trueRodríguez confided. It’s a dream I’ve had since my childhood. When my agent told me Bournemouth were interested in me, I couldn’t believe it. Everything I’ve experienced so far has prepared me for this new chapter, and now I want to continue to progress and show what I’m capable of. »
