Colombian playmaker James Rodriguez is set to become a free agent after terminating his contract with Brazilian club São Paulo by mutual agreement.
This news comes after Rodriguez’s impressive performance at the Copa América, where he helped Colombia secure a second-place finish and set a new tournament record with six assists.
His stellar displays earned him the Player of the Tournament award, reigniting his desire to compete in Europe.
Journalist German Garcia Grova confirmed the contract termination, while transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed Rodriguez’s “love” for returning to Europe, where he previously enjoyed success with Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Everton.
Rodriguez himself fueled speculation about a potential Premier League return by responding with “Last dance?” to a social media post from Everton Hub suggesting his return.
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Throughout his career, Rodriguez has established himself as a key player for both club and country.
Known for his vision, creativity, and goals-coring prowess, he has graced the biggest stages in European football.
With his contract terminated, Rodriguez is now a free agent.
It remains to be seen which European club will secure his services, but one thing is certain – James Rodriguez is far from finished and ready to make his mark back in Europe.