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Expert insight: What will Alvaro Rodriguez bring to Bournemouth?

10.08.26, 23:05 Updated 18.08.26, 22:27 5 Minute Read

The first signing of the Marco Rose era came in the shape of former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Rodriguez.

Officially putting pen-to-paper on his Cherries contract on his 22nd birthday, Rodriguez started what has become a trend of the summer so far.

All three signings since Rose took charge in place of Andoni Iraola have been highly-rated 22-year-olds, tipped for big things during their fledgling careers.

Rodriguez arrived in a deal said to be worth an initial £21million, to bolster Cherries’ attacking options.

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Tom Crocker

Tom Crocker Tom began his sports journalism career as a teenager, volunteering on matchdays to write for AFC Bournemouth’s official club website during their time in the third and fourth tiers. After a spell working freelance, Tom then took a role at the Bournemouth Daily Echo, covering the club full-time for five years, from 2019 until 2024.

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