The exotic destination to which "El Ruso" Rodríguez will depart after losing his position in Rosario Central.

His good ball handling skills and a handful of good performances in the goal of Independiente in one of the most difficult moments in the history of that institution had placed him as one of the most interesting goalkeepers in the country. However, Diego Rodríguez's career did not explode as expected.

The Ruso emigrated to Rosario Central after reaching a point of maximum tension with the Rojo crowd due to a series of mistakes, but he also did not find peace in Canalla. Now he will continue his career in an exotic destination: he will play in the second division of Japanese football.

The 28-year-old goalkeeper who emerged from the Avellaneda institution has departed to the Asian country and will be part of Jef United Chiba, which is under the command of Argentine coach Juan Esnaider and has striker Joaquín Larrivey in the squad.

The team fell just short of securing promotion to the highest category of Japanese football last season, in which they counted on the collaboration of the Argentine striker, who emerged from Huracán and has also played for Vélez and Colón in the country, with 21 goals.

Rodríguez said goodbye to Central through his social networks and will join Los Perros on a one-season loan. According to Leonardo Fernández, coach of Canalla, his place will be filled by young Emilio Di Fluvio.

The Ruso had signed a three-year contract with Central last year after the club bought half of his pass. Although he had been a starter since his arrival, Fernández's appointment as coach removed him from the field as he opted for young Jeremías Ledesma.

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