James Rodriguez is all set to return to LaLiga and join Rayo Vallecano. The player has an agreement with the Spanish side for a contract till 2025, and will have the option to extend for a further season.
The player is expected to arrive in Madrid shortly, and will soon undergo his medical tests for the move to be completed. He will be returning to the Spanish capital after four years, having been on Real Madrid’s books between 2014 and 2020.
James Rodriguez to sign for Rayo Vallecano as a free agent
🚨⚪️🔴 James Rodríguez has reached verbal agreement with Rayo Vallecano!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2024
One year contract plus option for further season, he wanted to return to La Liga.
Formal steps, documents review and medical next week before signing.
Here we go ⚡️🇨🇴 @PSierraR pic.twitter.com/NlxdvbZevN
The 31-year-old had an incredible run at Copa America 2024, scoring one goal and providing six assists as Colombia finished runners-up behind Argentina. Rodriguez was named the player of the tournament, and played a key role in his team’s success.
Now, he will be returning to Spain after spending a year in Brazil with Sao Paulo. He made only 14 appearances for them, and is on his way out after terminating his deal with them.
It will be interesting to see if James Rodriguez can keep up the form he found at Copa America at his new club. At his best, the playmaker has shown time and time again that he has the ability to decide games. However, inconsistencies have come up as part of his game before.
How many games did Rodriguez play for Real Madrid?
125 games across all competitions
