Bahia confirm Lucho Rodríguez sold to Arab club | OneFootball

This Thursday, Bahia announced the sale of forward Lucho Rodríguez to Neom, from Saudi Arabia. The Steel Squad communicated that they retained 25% of the player's economic rights.

The transfer values were not officially disclosed. However, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that Bahia received around 21 million euros (R$ 133 million) for the forward.

Lucho had been with Bahia since July 2024 and bids farewell to the team with 69 matches played, 20 goals, and three assists. The Uruguayan won a Campeonato Baiano and a Copa do Nordeste during his time at the club.

Bahia's Situation

Even with the transfer window closed, Bahia is expected to maintain a strong offensive sector. The team awaits the return of Pulga on the left wing, in addition to counting on Michel Araújo and the reinforcement Sanabria.

On the right side, Kayky and Ademir are available to take the field. Willian José is expected to continue as Bahia's center forward until the end of the season.

Bahia returns to the field this Wednesday at 7 PM (Brasília time). Rogério Ceni's team visits Fluminense at Maracanã for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. In the first leg, the Steel Squad won 1-0.

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