Avellino, currently fifth in the Serie B, would be boosted by the arrival of Rodríguez, who has been linked to several clubs since leaving Minnesota United last season. The transfer window may be closed, but Rodríguez's free agent status means he can still make the move to Italy. Rodríguez has had a storied career, playing for Real Madrid, FC Porto, AS Monaco, Bayern München, and Everton, among others. Voetbalzone reports that Rodríguez is set to join Avellino, with the club's trainer, Alessandro Nesta, a former AC Milan defender, guiding the team in their bid for promotion to Serie A.