Published 11:40 IST, May 15th 2020
James Rodriguez harbours dream of playing for Real Madrid's rivals Atletico Madrid: Report
Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez reportedly wants to move to city rivals Atletico Madrid with manager Zinedine Zidane not keeping Rodriguez in his plans.
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Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez reportedly harbours hopes of a move to city rivals Atletico Madrid. Colombian midfielder has been out of favour under Zinedine Zidane, with reports suggesting that 2014 World Cup superstar is in his final season at Santiago Bernabeu.
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James Rodriguez transfer: nt speaks with Atletico Madrid CEO
According to a report by Onda Cero, James Rodriguez wishes to play under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. report also adds that player's nt Jorge Mendes has already had a word with Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin on a possible transfer. Rodriguez was on verge of joining Rojiblancos last summer but went on to continue for ar season at Bernabeu.
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James Rodriguez transfer: Player pockets €8.5 million a season
However, major roadblock in James Rodriguez's transfer to Atletico Madrid is his hefty w. midfielder pockets an astonishing €8.5 million ($9.1 million) per annum, which Atletico Madrid might t be willing to pay. His contract with Real Madrid runs until 2021, with a report suggesting likes of Juventus, Manchester United, Everton and Napoli are also interested in midfielder.
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James Rodriguez transfer: Midfielder to move to Inter Miami?
Ar report claims that David Beckham-owned Inter Miami are looking to move for a James Rodrigues transfer. Apart from Colombian international, his club teammate Gareth Bale and Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal have also been linked with a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, that marked its official debut this season. two Real Madrid players are likely to leave club at end of current season with Zidane t considering m an important aspect of his plans for next season.
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11:40 IST, May 15th 2020