James Rodríguez, forgotten in São Paulo: they filter an agreement with an important club in Europe

James Rodriguez He did not start on the right foot in 2024. The Colombian has not seen any minutes with Sao Paulo despite the fact that the club already played its first matches in the Paulista Tournament and won the Brazilian Super Cup against Palmeiras this Sunday.

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This has put his future in the São Paulo club in doubt and suitors are beginning to appear for the player, as is the case of Besiktas of Türkiye which according to the Turkish press already has an agreement in principle with the footballer.

And this Sunday, the journalist Ovunc Ozdem He said on his social networks that the Colombian agreed to conditions with the club to sign for a year and a half.

Likewise, the Turkish communicator assures that the Portuguese will arrive alongside the Cucuteño Renato Sanches, that does not count for Daniele de Rossi in Rome in Italy.

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Beşiktaş reached a preliminary agreement with James Rodríguez and Renato Sanches. The board and coaching staff are investigating in detail the health and physical condition of both players. If the decision is made, Renato will sign until the end of the season and James will sign a one and a half year contract.

On the other hand, since Sao Paulo in the voice of his sports directorCarlos Belmonte, He assured that James has not been able to adapt 100% to Brazilian football.

We take it completely naturally. James He hasn't had any problems since he arrived. He trains and works. But Brazilian football is more intense and he didn't know how to adapt. He is a player from another shelf. Since he doesn't play, he is not satisfied,” said the manager.

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Finally, Belmonte assured that no one is bigger than the club and that if the player has to be released, he will leave: “I am happy for those who came, I can't think about those who didn't come. Those who were here won, they are happy. “James is a good guy too. Just stay calm, have a conversation. If it doesn't work, at some point he'll leave. He's already helped us a lot even without playing. He and Lucas affected the fans' self-esteem. They were both important.”

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With information from Futbolred.

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