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News, Blog and GuidesMLS club Charlotte are reportedly closing in on a big-money deal to sign Uruguayan youngster Rodríguez from Liverpool Montevideo.
Eduardo Burgos Rodríguezedu17burgosJorge García HernándezJorgeGarciaH_William AllenWAS_AllenUpdate: Feb 18th, 2024 08:47 EST0
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Major League Soccer franchise Charlotte FC could be about to make a transfer-market splash by signing Uruguayan starlet Luciano Rodríguez.
According to widespread reports, Charlotte are ready to shell out a club-record sum – and one of MLS’ highest ever transfer fees – for the Liverpool Montevideo forward.
The Athletic adds that Rodríguez, who was an Under-20 World Cup winner with Uruguay in 2023, is keen on a move to the North American league, having seen potential switches to Europe and Argentina fall through in January.
How much would Luciano Rodríguez cost?
As Diario AS reported last month, the 20-year-old was a target for Dutch champions Feyenoord and Argentinian league winners River Plate, but neither club managed to bring talks with Liverpool Montevideo to a successful conclusion.
The Uruguayan domestic title holders valued Rodríguez at $15 million, and also sought to include a 15% to 20% sell-on clause in the transfer. River came closest to agreeing a deal, offering an initial $8 million plus 50% of any future transfer fee they received for the player.
Liverpool Montevideo’s healthy financial state means they are under no pressure to sell. Club sources say Rodríguez will only be allowed to leave for a sum close to the asking price set by Los Negriazules in January.
