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Guido Rodriguez joined Real Betis in 2020 West Ham United have completed the signing of Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez on a free transfer. The 30-year-old joins the Hammers following the expiry of his contract with La Liga club Real Betis, where he spent four and a half years. Capped 30 times by Argentina, Rodriguez was part of his country's World Cup-winning squad in 2022 and is a two-time Copa America winner. "I feel like it's every footballer's dream to play in the Premier League, and I was very excited when I heard that West Ham were interested in me, " he said. "It's a historic club that has a really interesting project. I think it's the right club for me, at the right time, and I hope together we can keep growing. " West Ham sign Dortmund striker Fullkrug for £27m 'Old-school' with cult appeal - what Fullkrug offers West Ham Rodriguez, who started his career at River Plate, added he spoke to West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez about moving to east London before agreeing the switch. The pair were also team-mates at Mexican side Club America. West Ham have spent more than £100m so far this summer following the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as manager. They have already signed Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville from Leeds, Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug from Dortmund, midfielder Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras and defender Max Kilman from Wolves. Latest West Ham news, analysis and fan views Get West Ham news sent straight to your phone GB win three more medals to take Olympic total over 1, 000 Lyles sets up shot at Olympic sprint double in 200m Boxer Lin reaches final amid eligibility row A dark, fresh take on Ian Rankin's iconic character Richard Rankin stars as DC Rebus, who is drawn into conflict that turns personal Who will be crowned Britain’s most sensational seamster? Amateur sewers compete to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young A classic story of madness and memory. Video A classic story of madness and memory A caretaker of a remote hotel finds that the place has a horrific and unexpected history A craic-filled, Cork-set comedy Feckless teens Conor and Jock can't help but get in trouble - be it petty crime or hapless romances GB's Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on gold in men's 400m. Video GB's Hudson-Smith narrowly misses out on gold in men's 400m Prepare for 'Carsball' - what to expect from Carsley's England Mills confronts Hay after falling in 5, 000m heat. Video Mills confronts Hay after falling in 5, 000m heat 'Spiderwoman' Miroslaw wins speed climbing gold. Video'Spiderwoman' Miroslaw wins speed climbing gold 'They destroyed each other! ' Kerr takes silver as Ingebrigtsen misses out. Video'They destroyed each other! ' Kerr takes silver as Ingebrigtsen misses out 'No more mountains' as Harrington goes out on top Seven talking points from Chelsea's US pre-season tour Mc Laren boss Brown on title fight, revival and Newey How Hodgkinson kept golden promise to win Olympic title 'Gold for being brilliant! ' Hodgkinson storms to Olympic 800m title. Video'Gold for being brilliant! ' Hodgkinson storms to Olympic 800m title USA teen Watson sets speed climbing world record. Video USA teen Watson sets speed climbing world record 'Unbelievable! ' Lyles wins 100m thriller by just 0. 005 seconds. Video'Unbelievable! ' Lyles wins 100m thriller by just 0. 005 seconds How Lyles' torso decided greatest Olympics 100m final 'Unbelievable! ' - Duplantis wins gold and breaks his own world record. Video'Unbelievable! ' - Duplantis wins gold and breaks his own world record 'Thorpe was an underrated rock fans could rely on' What's happening and when at the Paris Olympics? Paris 2024 medal table Boxing's gender row - what's going on and are Russia involved? Is this the photo of the Paris 2024 Olympics? Who are Team GB's medal winners at Paris 2024? © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.