New England Revolution might get a flashy new addition to their roster for 2020 MLS season. According to Boston Globe’s Frank Dell’Apa, Revolution has brought in former Manchester City star midfielder Jack Rodwell for a trial.
Dell’Apa also reports that Rodwell was joined by Dutch fullback Alexander Buttner, who also has experience playing in Premier League with Manchester United. Both players are currently free agents.
Rodwell went through Everton’s youth academy and was considered to be one of the most talented Premier League prospects at the time. He seemed like he was poised for a big career after joining Manchester City in 2012 in a transfer worth more than $20 million, but a series of injuries stopped him from living up to his potential.
Following an unsuccessful two-season long stint with City, Rodwell signed with Sunderland where he spent the following four years. The 28-year-old reportedly considered coming to MLS when his contract with the club expired in 2018, but instead opted to join Championship side Blackburn Rovers.
Buttner, on the other side, spent the better part of his career in his native Netherlands, playing for Vitesse in two separate stints. He was also spent time with Man Utd, Dynamo Moscow, and Anderlecht.
