James Rodriguez will leave Bayern Munich this summer when his two-year loan deal comes to an end, according to those close to the Colombian.
The 27-year-old has struggled to impose himself in Germany, making just 20 league appearances this season for Niko Kovac's side.
The Bundesliga giants have the option to turn his move into a permanent one, with an option-to-buy clause of £36million inserted into the deal.
But, according to ESPN FC, Rodriguez is set on resisting any attempts to prolong his stay and is ready to head back to Real Madrid.
Rodriguez is by no means certain to have a role if he returns to the Bernabeu, with Zinedine Zidane, the man who sanctioned his loan deal in 2017, back at the helm.
Indeed, the winger is desperate to secure more playing time, and as a result a permanent move away from the Spanish side is likely this summer.
There are no shortage of suitors for the former Monaco player across Europe.
Serie A champions Juventus have been closely linked, and are favourites to land Rodriguez should a move away from Real Madrid be sanctioned.
His father has previously stated a move to the Italians would be a 'good decision' for his son.
Sioekmrsuz
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let him go to a club where his skills are valued, kovac has done a terrible job in his 2nd yr at bayern, he'd been wonderful in the 1st
....? last year ....
Mimacpsuz
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psg need players like you james Rodriguez
Salima23
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Salima23
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JOHANNES PETRUS
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HE SHOULD GO TO ARSENAL EVER SINCE HE DOESENT WANT TO BE UNDER ANYBODY'S SHADOWS LIKE NEYMAR
bigbenz
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I hate what real Madrid I'd doing to James Rodriguez I want him back real Madrid but why zidane don't want him if you did call back from the loan he would of help us
jutbekty
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Juve always targeting Real's player.
Rhapsody337
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let him go to a club where his skills are valued, kovac has done a terrible job in his 2nd yr at bayern, he'd been wonderful in the 1st
Elsa98
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One player I would love to see at emirates is bayern midfielder, james rodriguez.😉
Harsh9
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Kovac you are doing really really wrong thing....James do not need to go...its you who should be leaving.....your tactics sucks....you are way to defensive.....#NIKO OUT#.......
muzeikorsz
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The guy was a Golden boot winner of WORLD cup 2014 n absolutely unstoppable under ancelotti...then came zidane who needed 1 million crosses from full backs in every match n his career was doomed-_-
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ComeBackJuppHeynckes
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Is there no new Bayern news? The same things again and again.
ComeBackJuppHeynckes
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Don't go James, You have to stay with us; I already see next season Kovac parking the bus Zidane rejected you Heynckes gave you time ; Once he left Bayern It was time for Kovac to come. He destroys careers The players know that well; Kovac, please leave Bayern Before the board has to tell.
ComeBackJuppHeynckes
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Maybe he is slow for La Liga or EPL but he is quick for Serie A. I hope he finds himself again and entertain us with good football.
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One who can control the tempo of the game is in high demand.
Nutackpu
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James join england team
Zewbcklu
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leaving world🌏 class player as secondary option but giving chances to Team B player... we were happy zidan is back but his decision are stubborn like kid
fahaeikpsu
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Hope to have Jame and Bale in Arsenal next season, bcoz I know Zidane won’t be keeping them.
gathering
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The guy was a Golden boot winner of WORLD cup 2014 n absolutely unstoppable under ancelotti...then came zidane who needed 1 million crosses from full backs in every match n his career was doomed-_-
donald_duck
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Welcome back Home mate.... we missed you.... ♥️
Masonbill
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James must go back to Madrid
Jirkkerr
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Benitez’s Newcastle would suit him
December
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Maybe he is slow for La Liga or EPL but he is quick for Serie A. I hope he finds himself again and entertain us with good football.
poiul97
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I want to watch James in the Premier League.But La Liga and Serie A also look interesting.
lovelinea
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If he were a good, consistent player then one of Madrid or Bayern would want him! If he’s not good enough for them, then he won’t do at United either!
dossier
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Hope he joins Chelsea . Will be the best fit if Hazard goes to Madrid..
Dirk410
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Arsenal/Chelsea/Juve/PSG/Napoli. Arsenal because they lost Ramsey and might sell Özil, Chelsea fits his playstyle perfectly and they get a solution to Hazard's exit. Juve is likely sell Dybala so James would be nice, PSG need a midfielder and Napoli so he reunites with Ancelotti
portrait
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Madrid ruined this mans career 😕
usability
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James would be real good at the EPL.
Dirk41
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If Ozil goes out, I can see him playing for Arsenal.
Christening
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this is the perfect guy to replace Ramsy
herrlishr
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Perfect replacement for Ozil
Pillower
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James perfectly fit in well only in one formation which is 4231 where he plays behind striker,other formation like 433 he will play but not his best position
you/know/me
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Because he knows that there is no use for him to remain in Bayern
Rish_devil
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All these so called ex communicated gallacticos Rodriguez and Bale. are having such a abysmal time in football that none of the teams want them. coz of their attitude and massive paycheck. All of these guys have been exposed completely, These guys are nothing but mercenaries. Please man utd I beg you not to sign this overhyped SOB's. Let them find their massive paycheck somewhere else in China.
evansjr7gdjekdbd
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Bayern will regret losing Jame
Kaocelmpy
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just allow him to go if he wants to... I'm just happy we didn't reject him, instead he decided not to stay.GOOD LUCK bro
Pawakoy
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Just come to ManU
bitery
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Ribbery , Robben and James now bayern munich in trouble .