The hottest news in Sao Paulo revolves around James Rodríguez. The Colombian midfielder is the talk of the town after missing out on the Brazilian Super Cup, sparking speculation about his future at the Brazilian club. According to reports from Globo Esporte, James expressed his desire to leave the team in this market as he felt he had few options and longed to be closer to his family.
Although he had a meeting with Sao Paulo’s directors this week where an amicable agreement was reached, the 32-year-old player would already be looking for another destination while his contract situation is resolved. In the meantime, he continues to train at the club’s facilities.
The 3 Brazilian clubs that want to sign James Rodríguez
Sao Paulo is currently in the process of analyzing the conditions for terminating James Rodríguez’s contract. The club’s president, Julio Casares, recently said that the intention was to keep the player but that, like any other footballer, they were open to considering exit proposals.
With rumors of a possible move to Turkey and the Copa América on the horizon, time appears to be ticking for James Rodríguez in Sao Paulo. Teams such as Gremio de Porto Alegre, Cruzeiro and Fluminense have shown interest in signing him, which could open up new opportunities for him in Brazilian football.