Uruguayan international Cristian “El Cebolla” Rodriguez was linked with MLS on Wednesday, with the Parma winger saying in a radio interview that he’s looking to leave the financially troubled Serie A club in search of playing time ahead of this summer’s Copa America.
Rodriguez, who joined Parma on loan from Atletico Madrid in January, told El Larguero radio program that the situation at Parma -- who are in major financial troubles and in real risk of moving down several divisions or even dissolving altogether -- is untenable and that he’s looking to move to the US or Brazil.
"Unfortunately the club has many problems, we are all working for free now,” he said. “I came to Parma with the intention of playing more to get ready for this summer's Copa America since I wanted to get ready. I wasn't playing much at Atletico Madrid. What is happening here is a shame, the employees haven't been paid in seven months. Some players abandoned the team because of the situation. I could find a team in the United States or Brazil for the next three or four months, this would allow me to play and find my form."
Rodriguez, 29, began his career in his native Uruguay before moving to Europe in 2005. In addition to Parma and Atletico Madrid, he’s played at Paris St. Germain and Portuguese clubs Benfica and Porto.
He has 83 career caps for Uruguay and was a part of the country’s squad at last summer’s FIFA World Cup.
