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Five reasons Real Madrid want rid of James Rodríguez

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
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
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.
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
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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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.

Foto:JACK TAYLORAFP

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

Foto:JACK TAYLORAFP

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

Foto:JACK TAYLORAFP

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