James Rodríguez sigue sin equipo y el Mundial está a la vuelta de la esquina
A 145 días del inicio del Mundial de México, Estados Unidos y Canadá 2026, el futuro de James Rodríguez, capitán de la Selección Colombia, sigue siendo una incógnita. El mediocampista cucuteño, de 34 años, acumula 61 días sin competencia oficial, ya que su última aparición en un terreno de juego se produjo el 18 de noviembre, en el amistoso frente a Australia disputado en Nueva York.
TL;DR
- James Rodríguez has not played officially in 61 days, with his last appearance on November 18th.
- Multiple clubs from Mexico, Argentina, USA, and Colombia have shown interest, but no deal has been reached.
- His salary expectations, reportedly $5 million annually, are a major obstacle for interested clubs.
- Junior de Barranquilla and Atlético Nacional have inquired about him but could not meet his financial demands.
- Austin FC in the MLS is reportedly willing to offer him $5 million per season and a starting role.
- Playing in the MLS would allow him to gain match fitness and familiarize himself with World Cup venues.
- His commercial appeal, with 51.8 million social media followers, makes him a valuable asset for brands and sponsors.