Leeds United forward Rodrigo named in Spain squad for Nations League finals alongside Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona stars

Leeds United star Rodrigo has earned a recall to the Spain squad ahead of the Nations League finals.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 2nd Jun 2023, 11:02 BST
Updated 2nd Jun 2023, 11:02 BST

The 32-year-old has 27 caps for his national team but has not won a cap since November 2021, when he was still playing under Marcelo Bielsa at Elland Road.

He was a bright spark in a dismal 2022/23 season for the Whites, scoring 13 league goals and coming away with some credit at the end of a campaign from which few did.

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It remains to be seen whether he has played his last game in a Leeds shirt, with high-profile departures expected this summer as the club prepares for life back in the Championship.

The 32-year-old has 27 caps for his national team. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty ImagesThe 32-year-old has 27 caps for his national team. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images
The 32-year-old has 27 caps for his national team. Image: Matt McNulty/Getty Images

He was a marquee signing in 2020, after Leeds had secured their return to the top flight. He struggled for consistency during his first two years in West Yorkshire but found form during season number three.

Among those joining him in the Spain squad for the Nations League finals are Manchester City’s Aymeric Laporte, Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal and Barcelona prodigy Gavi.

Below is the latest Spain squad in full:

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Unai Simon, David Raya, Dani Carvajal, Jesus Navas, Aymeric Laporte, Robin Le Normand, Jordi Alba, Juan Bernat, Rodri, Martin Zubimendi, Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Gavi, Sergio Canales, Alvaro Morata, Joselu, Rodrigo, Marco Asensio, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, Yeremy Pino.

Related topics:SpainManchester CityReal MadridBarcelonaMarcelo Bielsa