Experiences in Spain declare that James Rodriguez is on the verge of a shock return to Europe to play for Serie B membership Avellino beneath a.
Report: James Rodriguez in talks to hitch Avellino in Serie B
In keeping with stories from Spanish outlet a, the 35-year-old Rodriguez has spoken at size with Nesta and is in superior negotiations with Avellino. Tuesday’s report signifies that the events are nearing an settlement and that an official announcement might be made within the coming days.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 03: James Rodriguez #10 of Colombia appears to be like on throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical Of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana at Kansas Metropolis Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (Photograph by Luke Hales/Getty Pictures)
A two-time Champions League winner and a former winner of the World Cup Golden Boot, Rodriguez is at the moment out there as a free agent after leaving MLS aspect Minnesota United earlier this 12 months to deal with making ready for the 2026 World Cup with Colombia.
Rodriguez began in all 5 of Colombia’s matches on the 2026 World Cup, which led to a penalty shoot-out elimination by the hands of Switzerland within the spherical of 16.
He’s now the main appearance-maker for his nation with 131 senior caps. Solely Radamel Falcao (36) has scored extra objectives for Colombia than Rodriguez (31).
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JULY 03: James Rodriguez #10 of Colombia appears to be like on previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Spherical of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana at Kansas Metropolis Stadium on July 03, 2026 in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. (Photograph by David Ramos/Getty Pictures)
His is a powerful CV that features stints with Porto, Monaco, Actual Madrid, Bayern Munich, Everton, Olympiacos, Sao Paulo and numerous others, however a transfer to Avellino could be his first ever expertise in Italy.
Avellino are at the moment fifth within the Serie B desk after their first three league video games of the 2026-27 season with two victories and one loss within the early phases of the brand new marketing campaign.