Sao Paulo 
Rayo Vallecano 
- 21 July
- 100+ views
Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) on X
🚨🇨🇴 James Rodriguez, on the verge of joining Rayo Vallecano as official bid has been sent today. Contract until June 2025 plus option for one more season. Almost there. 🤝🏻 @PSierraR
Will James Rodríguez leave Sao Paulo and join Rayo Vallecano?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Rayo Vallecano's pursuit of James Rodríguez reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the attacking midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Rayo Vallecano has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of James Rodríguez (35).
- Rayo Vallecano has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of James Rodríguez.
- The absence of key players at Rayo Vallecano who play in the same position as James Rodríguez increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Rayo Vallecano's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Unai López, Randy Nteka)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Unai López, Randy Nteka)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Way too many better competitors for position (Randy Nteka, Óscar Trejo)
El Rayo está empeñado en fichar a James con la 'Fórmula Falcao' | Relevo
El colombiano es uno de los grandes deseos de Martín Presa.
Alternatives of Rayo Vallecano
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
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55.3
55.3
|
Carles Gil |
 New England
|
€1M |
|
55.3
55.6
|
Lance Duijvestijn |
 Darmstadt
|
€0.5M |
|
55.3
55.3
|
Ruben Yttergård Jenssen |
 Tromso
|
€0.2M |
|
55.3
56.7
|
Josh Campbell |
 Hibernian
|
€0.7M |
|
55.2
55.2
|
Josué |
 Coritiba
|
€0.4M |
|
55.2
55.2
|
Luciano Cabral |
 Independiente
|
€1.1M |
|
55.2
55.2
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Ales Cermak |
 Bohemians 1905
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€0.3M |
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55.2
58.9
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Lars Gindorf |
 Hannover 96
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€0.5M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Depay | 27-08-2024 | Report | |
| Pablo Maia | 19-02-2024 | Report | |
| Lucas Beraldo | 04-10-2023 | Report | |
| Jhegson Méndez | 16-07-2023 | Report | |
| Igor Gomes | 27-12-2022 | Report | |
| Luizão | 17-12-2022 | Report | |
| Rodrigo Nestor | 01-11-2022 | Report | |
| Alexandre Pato | 06-04-2020 | Report |
James Rodríguez
AM, M (C)
Skill: 53.1
Pot: 53.1
Team
ETV
€1.0M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.8M – €1.2M
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Who is James Rodríguez?
James Rodríguez (COL) is a a shadow striker. James Rodríguez is 35 years old (1991/07/12) and he is 181cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 10. James Rodríguez has also been used as an advanced playmaker and as a box to box midfielder.
James Rodríguez's current transfer value is between €0.8M and €1.2M. His last transfer was from Leon to Minnesota in 2026. Minnesota got James Rodríguez for free.
James Rodríguez latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
