Bayern Munich attacker James Rodriguez has committed his future to the club, saying he "can imagine staying for many years".
The 27-year-old Colombia international was speaking in the build-up to Bayern's International Champions Cup clash against Manchester City in Miami on Saturday, having cut short his holiday to join up with his team-mates in the Sunshine State, much to the delight of the legions of Hispanic fans in the region.
Asked about going into his second campaign with the reigning Bundesliga champions, James said: "The first year was very positive. I want to win more titles this season, preferably every one available. We only just fell short [in the UEFA Champions League] last term. We've got every chance again this year. My aim is to win the Champions League."
The on-loan Real Madrid star was also quick to dismiss speculation about his future. "I'm very happy here," he said. "I'm only thinking about Bayern. They're a great club. I can imagine staying here for many years. Bayern have put their faith in me and that's done me a lot of good."
Watch: James' stunning first season at Bayern
The feeling is more than mutual, with Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge previously indicating that the Bavarians would exercise their option to make James' transfer a permanent one "with a high degree of certainty."
The Bayern No11, who registered seven goals and 11 assists in his debut Bundesliga season, is due to resume training on 31 July back in Munich having fully recovered from calf injury sustained at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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THE_QUEEN
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I hope that you will move to juventus one day... Be sure that all audience will shout your name and celebrate for your coming..... I can imagine how Cr7 is scoring from you amazing and high accuracy passes.... Have a nice time in fc bayern ππ
Rudra_
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no you're right, this is what I meant( peace).....
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follower
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I know the mistakes cost a lot but ref's effects are pretty costly too.. I mean think about the RM-Juve match.. Is this what you meant or I'm totally lost??π β
no you're right, this is what I meant( peace).....
wowemu
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Bayern should buy James Rodriguez permanent I love Bayern and I would love to see Bayern buy James Rodriguez permanent...Bayern is a very great club and for me it's the greatest club because I'm a big Bayern fan.
Lithium42
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Good news for Bayern Munich and i pray his injury free cos, his got some wonderful skills in between his legs....special lad
"he has got some wonderful skills *in between* his legs" ok...
Rudra_
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thanks, but honestly i didn't make it clearer because i didn't said referees before you misunderstood me ( peace)......
I know the mistakes cost a lot but ref's effects are pretty costly too.. I mean think about the RM-Juve match.. Is this what you meant or I'm totally lost??π β
Elsa98
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James will not coming back to real madrid..
follower
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Nope..you made your points very clear on the first attempts.. (β)
thanks, but honestly i didn't make it clearer because i didn't said referees before you misunderstood me ( peace)......
Rudra_
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no problem, i am sorry that i didn't make it clear, i am learning ( peace)......
Nope..you made your points very clear on the first attempts.. (β)
follower
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Yeah that mistake was no exuse.. And yeah.. you're right.. β
no problem, i am sorry that i didn't make it clear, i am learning ( peace)......
Rudra_
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i agree with you, that's why i said that they must beat them and avoid silly mistakes from ulreich even if refrees help them( peace).....
Yeah that mistake was no exuse.. And yeah.. you're right.. β
follower
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I don't wanna argue with you..but you have to agree the fact that there's always uefa/ref's help for RM.. I know I'm gonna make some controversy here....but will still remain a fact.. (peace)
i agree with you, that's why i said that they must beat them and avoid silly mistakes from ulreich even if refrees help them( peace).....
Rudra_
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the recent stats have changed, if they practice and find a way on how to beat Spanish teams, they will 100% win the champions league what do you think, do you agree ( peace).....
I don't wanna argue with you..but you have to agree the fact that there's always uefa/ref's help for RM.. I know I'm gonna make some controversy here....but will still remain a fact.. (peace)
Rudra_
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the recent stats have changed, if they practice and find a way on how to beat Spanish teams, they will 100% win the champions league what do you think, do you agree ( peace).....
Is that even a question..! (peace)
follower
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No need to show this pic budd I know itππ I was just saying because of what you said before.. RM were beaten by Bayern the most.. but the stats changed in recent past.. (Peace π)
the recent stats have changed, if they practice and find a way on how to beat Spanish teams, they will 100% win the champions league what do you think, do you agree ( peace).....
U.S.A6342957
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it is good for James coz he's gat enough game time than what he used to have at Madrid.
Rudra_
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i agree with you, but they haven't beat Real Madrid since 2013/14 season, while against Barcelona did : here is the proof:( peace)......
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No need to show this pic budd I know itππ I was just saying because of what you said before.. RM were beaten by Bayern the most.. but the stats changed in recent past.. (Peace π)
follower
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Lol Bayern have record of beating RM in ucl look it up..(peace..)
i agree with you, but they haven't beat Real Madrid since 2013/14 season, while against Barcelona did : here is the proof:( peace)......
teeblack4lif
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Good news for Bayern Munich and i pray his injury free cos, his got some wonderful skills in between his legs....special lad
helpman
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very happy to hear that .and seriosly james are good player
Rudra_
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because they are failing to beat them, while Barcelona and sevilla have been beaten by bayern before. real Madrid is the best club, no one can beat them outside spain except arsenal, Liverpool, and ac Milan at their best ( peace)......
Lol Bayern have record of beating RM in ucl look it up..(peace..)
follower
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And why Madrid?
because they are failing to beat them, while Barcelona and sevilla have been beaten by bayern before. real Madrid is the best club, no one can beat them outside spain except arsenal, Liverpool, and ac Milan at their best ( peace)......
Rudra_
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There are lots of rumours in AF and Spanish news about James.. Good thing he has realized what's best for him.. MiaSanMia
pahbdimuy
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bayern munich have to use this opportunity and win the champions league, the only way to achieve it is to eliminate spanish clubs especially real Madrid. who is waiting for that day to happen and see the curse of losing to Spanish teams ends?π₯π₯π₯π₯ππππ
And why Madrid?
FcBLegend11
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Very happy to hear that .. Wow made my day ... thanks James we do love you here at Bayern ...
follower
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bayern munich have to use this opportunity and win the champions league, the only way to achieve it is to eliminate spanish clubs especially real Madrid. who is waiting for that day to happen and see the curse of losing to Spanish teams ends?π₯π₯π₯π₯ππππ
EzeEwuzie
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lmaooo ... someone who wanted to come back , only saying that so he favors the new boss
Jimmah2018
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1 day Media is saying he's wants to go back, the next day he wants to stay.... tiring
SIMSV_
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he doesn't like competition
what competition..ππ..?
SIMSV_
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Become Bavarian..!! aim to win it all.. this season is just another chance.. so take it..!!
Tiecdlnosy
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James is the best midfielder in the world and he's feeling very good in Bayern team.I think that he should stay there because Real Madrid does not deserve a good future for him.For Bayern's fans James means a lotπππ
kurd_azhi
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he is laying
Ankomahs
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Oh what a sad news
capcdek
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Stay Bayern Munich
JOHANNES PETRUS
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WHERE EUER PEREZ IS HE JUST WANTS TO HIDE SOMEWHERE DEEP IN THE WOODS OF AFRICA PROTECTED BY WAKANDA BODY GUARDS FROM THESE STATEMENTS HAHA
djdrinkwater
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he doesn't like competition
zobcmnstyz
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I knew that. U can back this year or never. π