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James Rodriguez to leave Europe! Colombia superstar sets sights on new club following release from La Liga side Rayo Vallecano

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  • Rodriguez parts ways with Rayo Vallecano
  • Set to join Mexican Liga MX side Club Leon
  • Colombian superstar will sign a one-year deal
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Rodriguez became a free agent for the sixth straight year after deciding to part ways with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano by terminating his contract mutually after just five months at Estadio de Vallecas. The departure came due to both financial and sporting reasons after the 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner was sparsely used by head coach Inigo Perez.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Diario AS have now revealed that Rodriguez is set to leave Europe yet again as he is nearing a move to Liga MX side Club Leon. According to the source, a one-year contract has been nearly finalised, and Rodriguez will travel to Mexico in the coming days to finish the necessary paperwork.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    The former Everton midfielder had been linked with a return to the Premier League this month with Aston Villa, Wolves, Fulham and Nottingham Forest said to be interested in a move. A homecoming to Colombia had also been suggested by local media, however, Rodriguez turned down the option.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR RODRIGUEZ?

    Club Leon will be hopeful of tying down the deal in the next few days as they will look to have Rodriguez available for their Liga MX Clausura opener against Atlas on Sunday, January 19.