James Rodriguez could return to Madrid this summer. The former Los Blancos star, who left the Spanish capital in 2020 when he reunited with Carlo Ancelotti at Everton, has been linked with Rayo Vallecano in recent weeks. Celta Vigo had also shown an interest, but their search has now ended.
Rayo remains in discussions with Rodriguez, as per Relief. The 33-year-old is currently a free agent, and his desire is a return to Europe – specifically, La Liga. He had been strongly linked with River Plate in recent days, but a move was ruled out by their vice president.
It would be a joy to see Rodriguez back in Spanish football. There is also no doubt about his quality, as he was a star performer in this summer's Copa America. If Ray Should it be a deal, it would be a fantastic deal – and one that would provide a huge boost to their chances of staying clear of the relegation zone this season.
