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In the Major League Soccer There is a lot of expectation with the arrival of Lionel Messi to the American tournament. Inter Miami is preparing a great team to get out of the bottom of the table and be able to fight for important things in the United States and in continental competitions. But the arrival of La Pulga condemned Rodolfo Pizarro’s stay at the club. Despite this forced departure, the Mexican could have a stroke of luck and play the UEFA Champions League.
In recent days there has been talk of the forced departure of Rodolfo Pizarro from the United States. The reports they anticipated that the player did not count for the club and neither for the plans of Gerardo Martino, Inter Miami’s new strategist.
“It’s hard. I did not know, because I have a contract, that it was going to be able to be changed. It’s a bit strange, it’s already happened to many teammates that one day they’re there and the next day they’re not, I think it’s the only league in the world that does this. Yes it is strange but they are the rules and you have to abide by them”, said the Mexican when confirming his departure from the club.
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However, information from Mediotiempo indicates that Rodolfo Pizarro would have very advanced talks with the AEK of AthensMatías Almeyda’s team and who recently permanently signed Orbelín Pineda, former Celta de Vigo player.
an unexpected opportunity
In recent days there had been talk of the lack of offers that Rodolfo Pizarro could have. The Aztec comes from playing on loan at Rayados de Monterrey, but it did not have an outstanding performance either. The high economic claims of the Mexican and his latest performances made teams like Chivas de Guadalajara did not make any type of extreme movement to hire him.
But luck smiles on Rodolfo Pizarro and could have his first experience in the Old Continent with AEK Athens. The Greek team would have been delighted with the Mexican talent after the Orbelín Pineda’s brilliant season with the club.
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From MLS to the UEFA Champions League
Reaching football in Europe is an important leap in Rodolfo Pizarro’s career. But it could also show off its participation in the most important tournament at club level: the UEFA Champions League.
AEK of Athens was crowned in the Greek League and for this reason it is up to them to play the previous phase of this tournament with the intention of registering his name in the group stage and fight for a good participation in the continental tournament.
Why Rodolfo Pizarro couldn’t play with Lionel Messi?
The great contracts of Inter Miami were going to generate changes in the team. The high economic claims of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and the other players that the club has in its sights implies that the board of directors leave important pieces.
The status of “franchise player” is limited and Rodolfo Pizarro occupied one of them. In addition to releasing the salary burden, the Mexican had to deliver his quota to the inscription of one of the great stars that are on the way.
Keep reading:
· Orbelín Pineda, the Mexican who was banished from Spain and who made history in Greece
· Rodolfo Pizarro and his curious conversation with Gerardo Martino in an Inter Miami training session
· Lionel Messi, how many Mexican soccer players have played with La Pulga?