James Rodríguez, after so much rowing, finally managed to return his boat to Europe. At least that is what the specialized journalist Fabrizio Romano has advanced, who assures that it takes hours for the Colombian player to be presented at the Greek club.
After appearing unsuccessfully a few days ago on an unexpected tour through digital media with Spanish figures, asking for a clue to get to Valencia, James had two main markets in which he could have a chance: the Greek and the Portuguese.
Finally, Rodríguez managed to reach Olympiacos, the most successful team in Greece and in which he hopes to return to his best level after his unsuccessful time at Al Rayyanfrom Qatar.
Apparently, it arrives in condition of loan with option to buy.
While this information is confirmed, the truth is that, with the arrival of the ’10’, at 31 years old, there are many things at stake, because the present is pressing and the future does not wait.
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James Rodriguez has successfully completed medical tests in Greece — so he will sign the contract soon as a new Olympiacos player. 🚨⚪️🔴 #Olympiacos
Loan deal from Al Rayyan with also buy option included. pic.twitter.com/LNXOYZOWLP
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 14, 2022
Where does James Rodriguez arrive?
James Rodríguez arrives at the Greek soccer champion team. An institution that in its spirit contemplates other disciplines and that has an extensive track record.
Today, the club is in third place in the recently started local league.
For this season, after their last title, Olympiacos has made a list with high-level names who have been entertainers of international football in recent years.
the brazilian defender Marceloformer partner of James Rodríguez at Real Madrid, is the main figure that the club maintains.
Also, in that back line, appears the Croatian Sime Vrsaljko who comes from playing three seasons with Atlético de Madrid.
the greek defenders Kostas Manolas and Sokatris Papastathopoulostwo national team men with a past in big European clubs, make up the solid back line of the club.
Already in the middle of the field, the French Yann M’Vila is presented as the share of experience in the balance that characterizes Olympiacos.
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As for the offensive midfielders, with whom James will have to work hand in hand, the young American appears Conrad of the Sourcewho also arrived this season, and the French Mathieu Valbuenawho has been at the club since 2019.
The profile of the club’s forwards, beyond the names, is that of the classic ‘9’, tall and portentous in his complexion. Therefore, it will be common to see Rodríguez taking advantage of his left foot in the centers.
The club’s style is closely linked to the Greek tradition of prioritizing the defensive aspect. Even so, he has opted to break away from the traditional 4-4-2 and play with a link midfielder, in schemes such as 4-2-3-1, in which Valbuena it has been the connector during this last age.
What is at stake for James?
James Rodríguez arrives at Olympiacos with a key intention: have minutes and blanks to recover the level that allows him to continue on the European radar and, of course, that of the Colombian National Team.
Of course, on that path, the physical work that prevents you from having recurring injuries will be essential. The rocky game of Greek football is challenging in that regard.
In principle, Valbuena, who is already 37 years old, could be your competitor for the position of creative midfielder. However, it wouldn’t be unusual to see James start from the wing, as he has done before in his career.
As for this season, the Cucuteño ’10’ will play the Europa League, Well, his new team failed to enter the Champions League after falling to Maccabi, from Israel.
In that second European tournament, Olympiacos shares the group stage with Nantes, from France, Freiburg, from Germany, and Qarabaj, from Azerbaijan.
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