Journalist Mariano Olsen reported that the Uruguayan forward had agreed to terminate his contract with Deportivo Cali and was now free to negotiate with any club. The player's departure was primarily due to unpaid wages and the club's poor sports situation. Deportivo Pasto had shown interest in acquiring his services for the second semester. Additionally, Independiente Santa Fe, along with another Colombian team, had also expressed interest in Rodríguez. During the first semester, Rodríguez had scored three goals and provided two assists in 15 matches, and his market value was estimated at $1.30 million according to Transfermarkt.