Most people had written off James Rodríguez after he had managed to play in the Premier League, Qatar league, in Greece, plus the Brazilian league over the past four years. Then the Colombian made his mark as the most valuable player in the 2024 Copa America. This meant a return to Europe and La Liga, but six months later, Rodriguez is once again on the move.
The lack of playing time at Rayo Vallecano has led the player to seek a new club. There is a lot of talk that his next club is Club León in the Mexican Liga MX. The former Real Madrid player, 33 years old, had only played seven games so far this season, contributing one assist in the Copa del Rey. This does not meet expectations, which ultimately results in the decision of both parties to part ways.
Although Boca Juniors initially seemed like the most likely destination, Club León has taken the lead and convinced the Colombian to join their project.
But the deal is anything but nailed down, details have emerged about the demands for Rodriguez to move to Mexico, which for us Europeans may seem sensational.
according to Juan Salvador Barcena on the YouTube channel ‘Habla Deportes’, a source close to the negotiations claims this is the requirement for Rodriguez to sign with Club León, in addition to housing and transport:
14 Bodyguards!
14 bodyguards. Welcome to Mexico?
