After the Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez terminated his contract with Rayo Vallecano of Spain, the news emerged that banfield was the responsibility of the Colombian National Team player, as was the intention of Mouthbut in the last hours the possibility arose that it could reach racing.
The Colombian had a short time in the Spanish team, where he only played seven games (six in La Liga and one in the Copa del Rey). Added to this was the poor relationship between the winner of the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot and his team, whom he classified as “low hierarchy” footballers.
After the confirmation of the departure of Juan Fernando Quintero from the “Academy” and his arrival in América de Cali, the rumor grew that the Colombian midfielder could join the Avellaneda team to replace the former River player, thinking about the Cup Liberators.
Although James would have a priority to continue his career in Europe, if he does not have proposals, it is the Colombian team Junior de Barranquilla that is actively negotiating with the footballer.
It was the owner of Junior, Fuad Char, who confirmed to W Radio that Rodríguez could arrive in the Colombian city these days to negotiate: “It is possible that he will come to Barranquilla between today and tomorrow to negotiate. We are quite optimistic. Our management would be always thinking about what he is going to do in the national team, finishing the Qualifiers and then the 2026 World Cup.”
“We would like to have him for 18 months to take him to the World Cup in exceptional physical condition, because his technical condition is beyond any concept,” he concluded.
On the other hand, “Taladro” made its offer for James official, with the hope that the Colombian will once again wear the shirt with which he became champion in 2009 of the Apertura Tournament. President Matías Mariotto offered the native of Cucutá a contractual relationship until December 2026, but the player rejected the offer.
Even so, hopes grew among Racing fans after the statements of their coach Gustavo Costas to ESPN where he confirmed that the leadership is negotiating with a “cover”: “We have a cover. I already told you the positions we need, so too much.”
Although Costas did not provide more details, he clarified that the positions where they will look for hierarchy reinforcements are a left back, a midfielder and at least one forward for the 2025 season.
Source: Ambito
