James Rodríguez: What will be his future after the Copa América?

The Colombian will look for new options in the transfer market.

Following the Copa America held in the United States, James Rodriguez He once again captured the attention of various clubs around the world. The midfielder put all his experience and skill to good use, surprising everyone after his great performances in the tournament.

The most important event at the South American level saw those led by Nestor Lorenzo They reached the final, where they unfortunately failed to win the title, losing 1-0 to Lionel Messi’s Argentina. However, some excellent players have emerged, one of them being James Rodriguezwho is in the orbit of several teams.

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There is one club that has shown a strong interest in the Colombian player in the last few hours, and that is Atlético Nacional from Medellín. Journalist Pipe Sierra indicated that there have been movements in the transfer market evaluating what would be the conditions for a possible signing of the attacker.

“The outlook is difficult because they spoke to Sao Paulo, asking how much they were going to ask for him; however, the big obstacle is that the Brazilian club has an outstanding debt with the Colombian player,” Sierra explained. This fact has become a serious problem for the signing to take place without any kind of obstacles apart from the high financial demands and the strong competition against other clubs in the current market.

James Rodriguez’s entourage is not limited to South America. According to various sources, Spanish clubs are said to be bidding hard for the Colombian midfielder. In addition to the interest in Colombia and Europe, there have also been rumours that he could play in the Argentine league, which is not ruled out at all. Details about the clubs that are said to be interested are not so clear, as that will be clarified later.

The present of the Colombian in Sao Paulo

James Rodriguez is currently under contract with Sao Paulo until June 2025, where the Argentine coach, Luis Zubeldía, who won the Copa Sudamericana with Ldu de Quito last season, is currently working. The latter’s relationship with the midfielder has not been the best due to the constant substitutions the player has had at the Brazilian club, reasons for which he is reportedly thinking of changing teams.

Brazilian journalist Eduardo Deconto indicated that James will return to the club to define his situation for what is coming, such as the qualifiers for North America 2026, and what better than in a new team. Without a doubt, key days are coming for the Colombian in this transfer market in Europe.