The Madrid loanee James Rodriguez wants to return next summer, but that will depend on whether or not Bayern Munich choose the right to buy him.
Whether he likes it or not, James Rodriguez’s future will be decided by Bayern Munich next summer, and Real Madrid will have no part in that decision. And neither will the four clubs that are interested in signing him: Manchester United, Milan, Juventus and Barcelona.
According to reports in the German media, the Colombian international is no longer happy at Munich for a number of reasons. He has reportedly not adapted to new coach Niko Kovac or his style of football and is understood to be missing former coach Jupp Heynckes. On top of that he has not had the best season so far due to injury. And with the situation greatly changed at the German club, James’ number one preference right now would be a return to Madrid.
All rests on the purchase option
In 2017, Bayern paid Madrid 13 million euros to loan the midfielder for two years and have the option to purchase him for 42 million euros at the end of the season – which would be a total cost of 55 million euros. If they choose the option to purchase, however much James wants to return to Madrid, it won’t happen unless Madrid are willing to pay the price the German club asks for his repurchase, which would likely be his market value of 80 million euros.
Therefore, the only realistic way that James could return to the Bernabeu would be if Bayern decide not to activate the purchase option. In that case, the Colombian would return to Madrid at the end of the loan period next summer to fight for his place, with the likes of Ceballos, Isco, Asensio and Lucas Vázquez.
Other clubs must wait to see how it plays out
The other clubs that are interested in signing him will also have to wait for Bayern to buy him and then sell him at his market value. That would be the only way that the Colombian could leave in the January transfer window. Or if Bayern doesn’t take the purchase option, these clubs will wait for his return to Madrid, and – if he is seen as expendable at the Bernabéu – could then try to negotiate his sale next summer.
At the moment the Colombian is back in Madrid where he is recovering from a knee injury suffered sustained on November 14 that will keep him side-lined for at least a month. Once his recovery is complete, he will have to return to Germany and await the decision that Bayern Munich take on his future.
rillo9
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James Rodriguez first season after his wonderful display at the world cup Finals was enormous... Real Madrid in my own words didn't need him then if not for his performance... James is a good player tho but won't fit in real well in Madrid style... He has a low pace... Compare to Bale, Ronaldo Benzema then who in their wide area hurriedly want to run around and smash it.... I would advice he takes into the next turning rather than returning to Real Madrid..... He is quite good to play in the SerieA Juventus or Inter Milan suite his style..
Floxy
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James please return to Real Madrid but in all fairness to him Real Madrid has to give him play time! This is an outstanding player who doesn’t deserve to be on the bench. Real Madrid can’t keep toying and playing with a player’s future or life like that. We either give him play time or sell him. Him wasting on the bench damages his career...no club will buy him because they’re not seeing his performance on the pitch and worse, he’s aging. Real Madrid didn’t have a spot for him which is why he was sent on loan to Bayern and that’s understandable. But if he’s returning, this time around, he must play. I believe Real Madrid really needs him now because of our injuries and our current need to reinforce and rekindle our offense and also because we have a new coach who must make him feel welcome. If he’s coming back the entire club officials, players and fans need to make him feel he’s part of the team, he’s welcome to the club and he’s loved and appreciated which can boost his self confidence in order to play well and score goals for Real Madrid. You’re a Madridista James, we love you, please come back home where you belong, welcome back home, hala Madrid!
wotdilmnrz
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please stay at BAYERN