Is James going back to South America? Club president takes care of negotiations

The owner of botafogoAmerican businessman John Textor, confirmed he is in talks with the Colombian midfielder James Rodriguezalthough he is aware that his signing is complicated as he believes he still has the level to return to Europe.

“We’ve talked to him. Offers at this stage are often conversations about where a player fits in. It’s not as clear-cut as making a proposal. It’s a conversation that really takes place first,” Textor told the portal. ‘Throw!’ published this Thursday.

The businessman confirmed that “it is a reality” that they are using the services of the former player of . want to take over Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton, and that his recruitment would be a “dream” for the club Rio de Janeirowho this year returned to the First Division of the Brazilian Championship.

“My kids grew up watching the Colombian national team and he was one of their favorite players. It’s rare to be able to hire such a talent in South America because I think he has many good years to go in Europe,” he explained.

However, Textor said in his favor that Brazilian football is “going through a moment of transformation” with negotiations between the clubs to create a new professional league, which could be an additional attraction for Rodríguez.

“It could be a long attempt, it would be a player that would change everything for us, so we’re going to try,” guaranteed the North American magnate.

The 30-year-old Colombian hitch is currently a member of the Al-Rayyan of Qatara club that according to ‘Lance!’ wants to get about $5.5 million for his hypothetical transfer.

Source: El heraldo

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