James Rodríguez’s time with León may be running out. The Colombian midfielder is under contract until December, but the club’s front office has yet to confirm whether he will stay on for next season.
Rodríguez recently revealed that León officials have not reached out to discuss a contract renewal ahead of his deal expiring on December 31. With his future up in the air, rumors are swirling about potential destinations for the 34-year-old playmaker.
Monterrey emerges as landing spot for James
One intriguing possibility is Monterrey, where club executives are reportedly considering pairing Rodríguez with Spanish legend Sergio Ramos, his former Real Madrid teammate. Rayados have made a habit in recent years of signing international stars, and adding Rodríguez to the roster would fit that strategy.
Interest stretches beyond Mexico
According to Colombian journalist Julián Capera, Rodríguez is also on the radar of clubs in South America, Turkey, and the Middle East.
His next move is expected to hinge on three factors: playing time, financial demands, and whether Colombia national team coach Néstor Lorenzo believes the move would help Rodríguez keep his dream of playing in the next World Cup alive.
León’s season stalls after early promise
Rodríguez’s arrival in León sparked immediate excitement, as the team opened last season with an unprecedented winning streak in Liga MX. But momentum faded quickly after FIFA banned the club from the Club World Cup in March. León has struggled ever since, sliding down the standings and currently sitting in ninth place, with Rodríguez’s future adding another layer of uncertainty.