'They haven’t said anything'- James Rodríguez on status of contract talks with León, casting doubt on renewal

James Rodríguez admitted that León’s front office has yet to approach him about extending his contract, which expires in December, raising the possibility that this could be his final tournament with the Esmeraldas.

Although there is still time to negotiate, Rodríguez revealed that the club has made no move so far. The Colombian captain suggested he is open to staying, but if an offer never comes, he would be willing to explore other opportunities for the next stage of his career.

“They haven’t said anything yet," he told FOX Sports. "There are still three or four months left, but I always say a club should come before any player or name. We’ll see if they want me to continue - if not, I’ll look for another path."

The playmaker has missed León’s last two Liga MX matches with a knock, though he is expected to be back soon and could even feature this weekend. Rodríguez also recognized the challenge of pushing León toward a title given their current form.

“You need to be right in every aspect - physically, mentally - and the team has to be in good shape as well. We all know it will be tough, but we have to go one game at a time,” he said.

James joined León ahead of the Clausura 2025, appearing in 17 matches with two goals across 1,313 minutes. This Apertura, he has played 209 minutes in three games, scoring once.

León host Pachuca on Saturday in Matchday 5, where the Colombian could make his return to the pitch.