According to The Times, Rodrigo will earn £100,000 per week as salary at Leeds United.

It has been reported that the Spain international – who can operate as a striker or as a winger – will become the highest earner in the history of Leeds.

The Whites will also pay Valencia a club-record initial transfer fee of £27 million which could rise to £36 million, according to the report.

Stats

According to WhoScored, Rodrigo made 23 starts and four substitute appearances in La Liga for Valencia last season, scoring four goals and providing seven assists in the process.

The 29-year-old scored two goals and provided two assists in six Champions League matches for Los Che in 2019-20, according to WhoScored.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the Spaniard scored eight goals and provided six assists in the league, while in 2017-18, he scored 16 goals and provided four assists in the league, according to WhoScored.

Pressure on Rodrigo?

The huge financial outlay on Rodrigo will put pressure on the attacker, who will arrive at Elland Road with a strong reputation.

The Spain international striker will be expected to hit the ground running at Leeds and play an important role in their quest to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.

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