How we loved James Rodrigues in the 2014 World Cup! So did Real Madrid, who forked out €80 million for the Colombian World Cup star. After this, it has been heavy to follow the career of Rodriguez, who has filled up the money bin, but who never got to show the game from this championship. You have to bring in the globe to be able to follow the journey the Colombian has had in his football career, now it is reported that the 35-year-old is once again on the move.
Most people had written off James Rodríguez after he has managed to play in the Premier League, Qatar league, in Greece, plus the Brazilian league over the past four years. Then the Colombian made his mark as the most valuable player in the 2024 Copa America. This meant a return to Europe and La Liga, but six months later, Rodriguez was again on the move, and a lack of playing time at Rayo Vallecano sent Rodriguez to Leòn and Mexico in 2025. A little over a month into 2026, it was reported that Rodriguez had agreed with a new club, this time in Donald Trump’s playground.
It was signed with Minnesota United, reasonably special choice of city for a tattooed Colombian at the beginning of 2026 where Trump’s ICE ravaged.
James Rodriguez was not ejected, but has now left Minnesota United, the MLS club reports. The 35-year-old’s contract expired in the summer and will not be renewed. Rodriguez thus has a total of six MLS games in a Minnesota jersey and two assists. At least it was a decent run-up to the World Championships in the United States.
What’s next, Rodriguez? Australia?
