Which it was seen coming for weeks It is already a reality: Jonathan “Cabecita” Rodríguez has officially left the Coapa nest to settle in Portland with the Timbers of the MLS.
And through their social networks, the MLS team welcomed the Uruguayan forward who arrives from the America club of the Liga MX.
In the statement released, the Portland Timbers announced thatThe Uruguayan signed a contract until 2026 with the option of one more year. They also detailed that his international transfer certificate and visa are pending, in addition to announcing that he will become franchise player of the club.
America’s goodbye to “Cabecita”
For their part, almost at the same time that the Timbers announced it, in Coapa they said goodbye to the gunner who was a fundamental piece for America to raise “the 14”.
“For your dedication, for your goals and for having worn our shirt, thank you Jonathan Rodríguez! Much success in your next projects, champion!”, published the azulcrema club.
Moments later, the Mexico City team dedicated another publication to their former scorer, a count of his five most emblematic goals.
Jonathan Rodríguez’s credentials
The 30-year-old Uruguayan forward arrives in the MLS after playing eight seasons in the MX Leaguein which He scored 108 goals and gave 27 assists in 277 games.
Rodriguez helped the Águilas win the 2023 Apertura championship with nine goals and three assists.
He was a Uruguayan international 31 times and played eight matches in the 2022 World Cup qualifying phase and three in the Copa América, in 2015, 2019 and 2021.
Before signing for Club América, the Uruguayan striker played with CD Cruz Azul (2019-2022) and Santos Laguna (2016-2019) of the Liga MX.
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