Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodriguez is set to return to European football. After being linked with a move to La Liga side Rayo Vallecano.

The 33-year-old midfielder is a free agent after his contract with the Sao Paulo club in Brazil was terminated. And is expected to sign a one-year deal with Rayo Vallecano, ยูฟ่าเบท with the option to extend it for a further year.

Has reached a verbal agreement with Rayo Vallecano over a one-year contract. That includes an option to extend by another 12 months, Fabrizio Romano reports. The attacking midfielder will undergo a medical in the coming week before signing the contract.

James starred in the 2024 Copa America tournament, helping the team reach the final. However, he was named the tournament’s best player with one goal and six assists.

The former Real and Monaco star showed he still has plenty to offer through his excellent performances for Colombia at Copa America. He scored once and registered six assists to help fire his country to the final, where they lost to Argentina. His performances saw him crowned the competition’s best player.

Since leaving Real Madrid in 2020, James has moved clubs every year, joining Everton, Al-Rayyan and Olympiacos before signing for Sao Paulo last season.