Everton seeks to extend James Rodríguez contract

James Rodríguez has shown his quality in the first season with Everton and has fulfilled the expectations of the coaching staff, the fans and the managers, for this reason The Toffees are already thinking about starting negotiations for the renewal of the Colombian midfielder's contract, which currently has a contractual relationship until 2022.

The Liverpool team will continue to have Marcel Brands, sports director, who also extended his contract for three years. According to the English press, the manager already works not only in the transfer market by the end of the season, but also in keeping seven of the main figures of the team who are close to finalizing their contract.

“Marcel Brands looks ready to ease his workload at Everton a year in advance, with seven from the first team becoming clearer. James Rodríguez, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Bernard, Seamus Coleman, Jonjoe Kenny, Fabian Delph and Cenk Tosun terminate contract in 2022, but Brands expects to have advanced several in advance, “published Liverpool Echo.

“Everton has the option to extend James' contract for another season after the Brands negotiationswhile Ancelotti has confirmed that talks with Sigurdsson, who has become a key member of the team this period, are open, “the report added.

In his first year with Everton, James Rodríguez has played 25 games between the Premier League, the FA Cupo and the Carabao Cup, in each of the competitions he has participated in goals from his team. So far, the '19' has six scores and nine assists. His good level makes him nominated for the best player of the season among those led by Carlo Ancelotti.

While his future is being defined, he continues to train with a view to the club's next challenge. This Saturday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. welcome Goodison Park to Aston Villa by date 34 of the Premier League. The Blues are eighth with 52 points but still hope to qualify for international tournaments next season.