James Rodriguez, 29 years old, it is already history at Real Madrid. The Colombian has left without pain or glory in an image that contrasts with his presentation. It was on July 22, 2014 when James Rodríguez lived his debut at a Bernabéu where 45,000 fans went to receive what was one of the stars of the World Cup in Brazil where he was the top scorer in the competition.
Real Madrid signed him for 75 million euros from Monaco, his second club in Europe after Porto. The white club was made with one of the best players in the world and Ancelotti, His great mentor, gave him prominence in the 2014/15 season with 46 matches played in which he scored 17 goals and gave 18 assists.
From there, their participation went down a bit. He played 32 games under the orders of Benitez and of Zidane, his great idol, later. James Rodriguez lost his private war with Isco that ended up taking him out of the team and that ended up affecting the Colombian who in the summer of 2017 was reunited with Ancelotti at Bayern Munich, a club where he spent two seasons.
The Bavarian team did not exercise the purchase option and returned to Real Madrid where it still did not count for Zidane. Thus, his priority was to find a way out and he was close to Atlético de Madrid. He did not leave and spent one more season on the bench than on the grass and at the end, in the stands because he asked Zidane not to be called up because he knew he was not going to play. Thus, through the back door, James has left Real Madrid.
Now, James Rodríguez begins a new adventure in the Everton, his fifth club in Europe, and hopes to trace his career from the hand of Ancelotti, his great supporter.