James Rodriguez has confirmed he would like to move to the Premier League as he aims to secure a Real Madrid exit.
The attacking midfielder made just 14 appearances last campaign, scoring once, and appears unlikely to play a role under Los Blancos boss Zinedine Zidane in the coming season.
James' contract at the Santiago Bernabeu expires next summer so Real may look to sell him this transfer window rather than see him leave for free in 10 months.
Arsenal, Everton and Atletico Madrid have been linked with the Colombia star in recent weeks and James is especially keen on a move to England.
"I've already been in several good leagues and the only thing missing is Serie A and the Premier League, you have to see where I want to go or where they want me to go," James told Daniel Habif in a YouTube interview.
"Going to England would be a good thing, it's a top league.
"I too would like to know where I am going. It may take days or weeks until I know where I am going. I really don't know. I want to go where I can play, where I am happy and where I feel loved by the whole world."
James - who joined Los Blancos from Monaco in 2014 - also claimed he was blocked from leaving Real last summer, before a season he ranks as the most disappointing of his career.
He added: “[Zidane] has his own tastes for some players and he is respectable. I don't get involved there.
"When you see that you don't have the same opportunities as your team-mates, it's difficult. I wanted to leave and the club wouldn't let me leave.
“I wanted to go where I could have played, I knew I would not have opportunities, because Zidane already had his base. My wish was that the fans would have the memory of my previous stage at Madrid, not this. I did get 36 goals and 42 assists.
“[This season] is one of the biggest disappointments of my career, but thank God I am young and I have years ahead of me to be happy.”
Venom07
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💯💯
aro99
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that can't be possible since he's gat only a year left on his contract bro,unless you get him sign another contract of which is unlikely to happen then he's gat to be sold
Bro,i forgot that part😒and icant delete it😂😂
Rakesh_Talsaniya
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james best suitable club is juventus
otekccso
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I remember james said that he 'll sit at bench at Madrid than to play for ARSENAL
renbcdenz
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Donald13
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I have a plan. 1-Let him go on loan because maybe he will be better. 2-When he gets better we will raise his value. 3-Then we will sell him with MONEY+A PLAYER of the team that will buy him.
that can't be possible since he's gat only a year left on his contract bro,unless you get him sign another contract of which is unlikely to happen then he's gat to be sold
vostoko
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Do you think we can be touchable with this formation for 2020/2021 season
mocbckmpuy
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arsenal
Kodbdmnpsz
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go to Arsenal
Licbcklnru
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Everton
aro99
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I have a plan. 1-Let him go on loan because maybe he will be better. 2-When he gets better we will raise his value. 3-Then we will sell him with MONEY+A PLAYER of the team that will buy him.
SagarCR
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Manu go for it
Dhaneshkumar
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Go to a team that gives you chances every match and preove your skill. Next season every top club may be real madrid also calls you back. I have trust in you to do well. A talented player wasted almost in his prime years.
kakahlbbrown
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that's a nice move man
Morhh
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We Madridistas will always remember you as the unlucky one, you've the talent and you've shown it with 36 goals and 42 assists but unfortunately Ancelotti got sacked and Zidane brought a new style of football with him.
jahdikmst
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swap Ozil james
tieacmotuz
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Anceloti should coach
Jebaemstz
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James is legend for us, best wishes to you
Bíkásh Dás
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I hope he gets a good team and lots of playing time
Perfezione
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If these rumors were always true James would be changing teams every transfer window.
AdamsMadrid
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James may have a problem in the Premier League! He has the same problem as Ozil. Talented but no hard work. He may find the same challenges with the pace and power of Premier League football!!!
thank you.. u understand nowadays footballs..
Sadib3216
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Real madrid can not understand the brilliance of James
Bekdkmopuy
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James should force a move to Arsenal and resurrect his dying career since himself knows he's surplus to requirement at Real Madrid.
IbrahimKakande
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James may have a problem in the Premier League! He has the same problem as Ozil. Talented but no hard work. He may find the same challenges with the pace and power of Premier League football!!!
Aleksy_VanOostrum
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Sheffield United 2020/21 XI:
jostami
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he should get ready for Man U already , it's only that wood is stingy with regard to releasing the money to buy good players.
AABako
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we need him but zidane don't needs