Five reasons Real Madrid want rid of James Rodríguez
After such a promising first season at the club, the Colombian has quickly become persona non grata at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Freefall in form
The main reason Madrid are eager to get rid of James boils down to the dramatic drop in the Colombian’s performance levels compared with last year. He has played 22 games and scored six times this season, while during the 2014-15 campaign he featured in 4
Off-the-pitch antics
The Cafetero’s private life has become too recurring a theme in the Spanish red tops for many a Merengues’ liking. On New Year’s Day he was caught driving “200 kilometres per hour” on his way to training while ignoring the police car in hot pursuit. After
Pay rise request
A few months ago, James’ agent, Jorge Mendes, rang up top brass at the Bernabéu to buff up his client’s pay packet. The request didn't exactly impress the Madrid execs.
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High market value
Despite all his on and off the field problems, the 24-year-old is still highly rated in Europe and is valued at 80 million euros. Apparently, Pep Guardiola is a fan and could be tempted to include him in his Etihad wish list this summer. Saying that, Manc
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The Bernabéu has shown its fangs
James was on the receiving end of the Santiago Bernabéu faithful’s ire during the recent derby against Atlético on 27 February. The former Monaco man put in one of his worst performances in a Madrid shirt during the match and the stands made their frustra
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