Super-agent Jorge Mendes FINALLY discusses chances of James Rodriguez transfer
Going nowhere: James Rodriguez is not leaving Real Madrid in January. (Picture: Getty)
James Rodriguez, the £63million Real Madrid midfielder who has fallen down the pecking order at the Santiago Bernabeu, has been heavily linked with a transfer to the Premier League.
The Colombian international, whose current situation has alerted the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United, has angered Real Madrid officials with a series of outbursts after struggling to gain regular first team football.
When Colombia-based newspaper El Tiempo revealed that James visited the British embassy in Bogota in order to tie up work permit details, a move away from the Spanish capital seemed an inevitability.
However, despite growing discontent, James’ agent Jorge Mendes has ruled out a winter switch: ‘James will not be leaving Madrid in January,’ he told AS.
Super-agent Jorge Mendes FINALLY discusses chances of James Rodriguez transfer
Jorge Mendes discusses the future his client James Rodriguez. (Picture: Getty)
After struggling to impress former Real boss Rafa Benitez, James has found himself resigned to the bench once more under Zinedine Zidane and hit out after playing no part in the triumph over Kashima Antlers to win the FIFA Club World Cup final.
‘I can’t assure I will stay at Real Madrid,’ he said. ‘I have offers and seven days left to think about my future.
‘I am happy in Madrid, but I want to play more. I have a bitter feeling as I wanted to play the final, but I am happy for the title. It’s the 15th title of my career.’