New Delhi: After an impressive outing with the Colombian side during the Copa America 2024, James Rodriguez is in talks with Rayo Vallencano for a return to La Liga. Four years ago, Rodriguez had left Real Madrid and joined Everton. Since the transfer, the 33-year-old has been moving around continents. During the recent summer transfer window, he garnered interests from quite a few clubs.
Having terminated his contract with Sao Paulo, the attacking midfielder had always intended to come back to La Liga. Since moving out of the Spanish top-tier football, his career has seen quite a few underwhelming performances with Everton, Al-Rayyan, Olympiacos and Sao Paulo. For Sao Paulo last season, Rodriguez only played 36 minutes, having moved from Greece in the 2023-24 season. It has been reported that the former Bayern Munich player is interested in ending his career at the European football club.
In recent times, the former Real Madrid midfielder has been influential mostly for his Colombian side, leading them to the finals of Copa America 2024, where they lost to Argentina. The Copa 2024 was a reminder of his stint with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. For Colombia, this tournament made six assists and scored one goal.
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: James Rodríguez is close to making a return to La Liga with Rayo Vallecano. 👀🇨🇴
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Having been liked with Getafe earlier in the summer, it was clear that Rodriguez was returning to the Spanish capital with Rayo Vallecano. According to media sources, the two sides have reached an agreement, and after negotiations are underway, the Colombian captain now needs to sign the contract with Rayo. It has been reported that the contract will run until the next summer. This is one of the best news for Rayo as the Colombian veteran could help the Spanish club avoid being relegated this season.
Rodriguez is set to make a comeback in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, four years after parting ways with Real Madrid. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
