FC Utrecht acquired Rodriguez on a permanent basis from Celta de Vigo for approximately 1.5 million euros, obtaining fifty percent of his transfer rights. Celta de Vigo retains the other fifty percent of the rights, but cannot repurchase Rodriguez. FC Utrecht has the option to buy an additional thirty percent of the rights for 750,000 euros. Rodriguez is being closely monitored by top clubs from the Netherlands and Germany, although specific clubs are not mentioned.

Utrecht is aware that clubs from higher tiers of the Eredivisie and other leagues are interested in Miguel Rodríguez, making him a valuable future asset.