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Earlier this month, James Rodriguez ended his horror five-month spell back in La Liga as he agreed to terminate his Rayo Vallecano contract. In total, the former Real Madrid man made just seven appearances across all competitions for the Vallecas-based side, and he has since joined Club Leon in Mexico.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / January 12

James Rodriguez set for next club following Rayo Vallecano departure

The disastrous spell of James Rodriguez at Rayo Vallecano is now over, and both parties have already begun to think about the future. The 33-year-old is thinking about his next club, and it appears that a return west will be on the cards.

Soccer News / Football Espana / January 11

Rayo Vallecano fans delighted by James Rodriguez exit

James Rodriguez’s departure from Rayo Vallecano has lifted a weight off the club in recent days. The Colombian completed a shock summer move back to the Spanish capital after leaving Sao Paulo in August.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / January 9

La Liga side close to finalising deal for Celtic winger

Rayo Vallecano are keen to bolster their attacking options for the second half of the season, especially as they are parting ways with James Rodriguez after an underwhelming spell for him at Vallecas.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / January 6

Colombia superstar James Rodriguez to leave Rayo Vallecano after just five months

Rayo Vallecano made a splash in the transfer market this summer when they brought in the 2024 Copa America Player of the Tournament James Rodriguez on a free transfer, having left Sao Paulo in Brazil.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / January 4

James Rodriguez sets out Rayo Vallecano exit plan

James Rodriguez wants to cancel his contract at leave Rayo Vallecano before the end of January. The Colombian international completed an unexpected summer transfer back to the Spanish capital after leaving Sao Paulo in August.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / December 18

Rayo Vallecano President makes definitive statement on James Rodriguez future

Rayo Vallecano President Raul Martin Presa has done his best to halt rumours of a January exit for James Rodriguez. The Colombia star and this year’s Copa America Player of the Tournament has barely played since joining Rayo in the summer.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / December 12

James Rodriguez opens up on lack of prominence at Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano’s acquisition of James Rodriguez was seen as one of the most impressive pieces of business during the summer transfer window. However, the 33-year-old playmaker has been barely used this season, having been reduced to seven appearances in La Liga (one start).

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / December 8

La Liga side not considering James Rodriguez transfer in January

James Rodriguez is set to leave Rayo Vallecano in January but he is not expected to stay in La Liga. The Colombian international completed a shock summer move back to the Spanish capital after leaving Sao Paulo in August.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / November 3

James Rodriguez pushing to leave La Liga again after frustrating start to Rayo Vallecano spell

During the summer, James Rodriguez sensationally returned to La Liga for the first time in four years. The Colombian playmaker, on the back of an outstanding Copa America campaign, joined Rayo Vallecano on a one-year contract, although it appears that his stay at Vallecas could end up being cut short.

Soccer News / The Laziali / November 2

Lazio Reportedly Reignite Interest in Former Real Madrid & Everton Star

A report from Colombia claims Lazio are once again considering signing James Rodriguez who could end his experience at Rayo Vallecano prematurely. The attacking midfielder rose to stardom during his early career years at Porto and Monaco.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / October 23

James Rodriguez survives injury scare as second Rayo Vallecano start remains in sight

James Rodriguez’s La Liga return has not been straightforward. Since joining Rayo Vallecano during the summer, he has struggled to break into Inigo Perez’s

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / September 27

Rayo Vallecano manager peppered with James Rodriguez questions – ‘I have 25 more players’

Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez has a game against Leganes on Saturday, but spent more of his press conference speaking about James Rodriguez than the match.

Soccer News / Football Espana / September 17

Jamees Rodriguez makes La Liga return as Rayo Vallecano down Osasuna

Rayo Vallecano 3-1 Osasuna Rayo Vallecano picked up their second win of the season on Monday night with a comeback victory over Osasuna, who are level with Los Madrilenos on 7 points, but separated by five places.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / September 4

Rayo Vallecano ask Colombian FA to protect James Rodriguez

Rayo Vallecano will be keeping a close eye on James Rodriguez during this first international break of the 2024-25 season. The 33-year-old playmaker signed a one-year deal with the Madrid-based side last month, but he was unable to make his debut against either Barcelona or Espanyol.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / September 3

James Rodriguez expected to make La Liga return after international break

Last week, James Rodriguez’s return to La Liga was confirmed. Four years after leaving Real Madrid, the 33-year-old headed back to the Spanish capital to join Rayo Vallecano, signing a one-year contract.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / August 30

James Rodriguez’s Rayo Vallecano debut delayed despite Colombia call up

James Rodriguez will not make his Rayo Vallecano debut against Espanyol in La Liga action this weekend. The Colombian international completed a bold return to Madrid this week after agreeing a one-year contract in Vallecas.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / August 26

Colombia and ex-Real Madrid star returns to La Liga on one-year deal

Rayo Vallecano have history with high-profile Colombian signings, and they do not come much bigger than Radamel Falcao. The iconic forward left Rayo this summer on a free, but international teammate James Rodriguez will replace him.

Rayo Vallecano News / Football Espana / August 22

Rayo Vallecano edge closer to completing sensational signing of James Rodriguez

Four years after leaving Real Madrid, James Rodriguez could be about to make his return to the Spanish capital. He won’t be re-joining Los Blancos, but rather, it would be to sign for Rayo Vallecano.

Rayo Vallecano News / The Cult of Calcio / August 2

Lazio Executive Shuts Down James Rodriguez Talks

Lazio sporting director Angelo Fabiani has played down recent rumors linking the Biancocelesti with an interest in Colombia captain James Rodriguez. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Fabiani addressed speculation regarding Lazio’s potential pursuit of the 33-year-old playmaker.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 25

James Rodriguez offered to Lazio by Jorge Mendes

Super-agent Jorge Mendes has proposed James Rodriguez to Lazio as the Colombian veteran looks for a new club. The Biancocelesti have been on the hunt for a boost in creativity in their frontline for a number of weeks now, seriously targeting Manchester United exile Mason Greenwood.