Modesto club in Argentina dreams of James Rodríguez: 'We have that hope open'

The eternal novel continues James Rodriguez, His future is a complete unknown and when it seemed that his departure from Sao Paulo It was one step away from being official, everything was complicated by an economic issue.

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The situation is confusing James Rodríguez in Brazilthe Colombian asked the club leadership to leave the institution as a free agent, is demanding money that is owed to him and continues training, but convinced that he will not continue.

“The termination request came from the player. He was adamant about moving him to the club, that he is no longer interested in playing for the club. Sao Paulo. Now the parties are trying to reach an agreement on the termination values, but it has already been decided that it will not continue,” said the Brazilian journalist. Gabriel Sá.

From Brazil It is said that the cucuteño They would owe him a sum of 2 million euros, for salaries and image rights, something that was denied by the club at the time, which would not have gone down well with the footballer's entourage.

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That would be the only missing piece in the puzzle for the Colombian player to leave as a free agent. Brazil. In fact, in Colombia it was revealed that the relationship between club and footballer could end in court and it is not ruled out that James sues the Sao Paulo.

If the termination of the contract continues to be prolonged, the only person harmed will be James Rodriguez. The options of finding a club are reduced as the days go by and very few leagues can open their arms to you.

Türkiye, for where it sounded, has already closed its market. You have the option of MLSwhere you would be interested Real Salt Lake and the Columbus Crew, but they are just rumors. And time is ticking.

However, it seems that another option for the 32-year-old midfielder is on the horizon. Some weeks ago Banfield from Argentina He indicated his interest in having the services of the left-hander and a few hours ago his coach spoke about the subject.

Julio César Falcioni He was clear when talking about the topic. James Rodriguez and he said that they are trying to sign him, but it is very complicated. “James He is an international player and it is very difficult. We have spoken with the technical secretary, the people of the club, when he began with the termination of his contract, but it is always complicated and difficult. I think he has a pledge to return to Europe, but we always have the hope open that he can return to the club, if not at this moment, then at some other time.”

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And he added: “The club has made the necessary contacts and has spoken with him. In the technical office there is a former teammate who was Battion, to try to tempt him and get him excited about returning, but that depends more on James than on the club.”

The words of the 67-year-old coach filled the 'drill' fans with enthusiasm, who more than a decade ago enjoyed and delighted with the Colombian's left foot. James was champion with banfield in 2009 with the help of Falcioni.

Although the transfer market in Argentina is closed, it is not ruled out that the player could be registered with the club as a free agent. During his time as a player Banfield, The Cucuteño played 51 games, scored 10 goals and provided 8 assists, many of them playing as a left midfielder.

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