Independiente Medellín pursues James Rodríguez for Liga BetPlay II
Independiente Medellín made a formal offer to sign James Rodríguez in the 2026 transfer window. The club contacted the player’s representatives directly, and his former coach, Amaranto Perea, also reached out. However, James declined the proposal, maintaining his stance of not returning to Colombian football.
The DIM’s interest is clear: James would be the star of the team in Liga BetPlay II, with a salary close to $5 million per year. Although the offer was serious, the player continues to seek opportunities abroad. Currently, Colombia leads the 2026 World Cup with 7 points (2W-1D-0L).
James thanked the offer but insisted his priority is to stay in European football. His last match with the national team was the 0-0 draw against Switzerland (2026-07-07), and his recent form is solid (3W-2D-0L). The team is still looking for a new challenge, but for now, the midfielder prefers to wait.
The DIM also spoke with Juan Fernando Quintero and Juan Guillermo Cuadrado, though their combined salaries exceed $2 million. Meanwhile, Colombia remains unbeaten in the World Cup, with 4 goals scored and 1 conceded, leading their group with a 2-point advantage over Portugal.
