Signs Point to Rodríguez Exit From Madrid
Speculation is heating up that James Rodríguez may be on his way out of Real Madrid at the end of the season. The Colombian playmaker started in the recent match under Zinedine Zidane, but was substituted early in the second half for Casemiro. As his number lit up on the fourth official’s board, James lowered his head and made his way off the pitch, clearly emotional. Yet, when the Santiago Bernabéu crowd erupted in applause, he paused to acknowledge their support.
Clapping solemnly as he left the field, James turned toward the stands to thank the fans. According to AS, he felt it was time to say goodbye and wanted to return the love he had received from the Madrid faithful. Since arriving at Real Madrid after the 2014 World Cup, James has had his highs and lows, but this moment felt like the closing chapter of his time at the Bernabéu.
He slowly turned in all directions to applaud every section of the stadium before taking a seat on the bench. Colombian outlet RCN Radio recently reported that James has already reached a verbal agreement with Manchester United. Journalist Antonio Casale revealed that James and his agent Jorge Mendes had a face-to-face meeting with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez just days ago. During the conversation, James voiced his dissatisfaction with his current role and informed the club of interest from other teams.
Although Pérez urged James and Mendes to delay transfer talks until the season’s end, RCN claims the player couldn’t wait any longer and has already finalized the key terms with Manchester United. Crickex Login users have been closely following this potential move, fueling daily discussions about where James will land next and how it might shake up both clubs involved.
Within the squad, James’s limited playing time has been a point of frustration. This season, he’s only logged 1,800 minutes—ranking 19th in total minutes played, behind even reserve players like Mariano and Coentrão. Despite that, he has still managed an impressive return of 11 goals and 13 assists. His reduced role is largely due to the emergence of Marco Asensio and the consistent form of Isco, leaving James out in the cold.
After the match against Sevilla, both AS and Marca ran headlines suggesting James had bid farewell to the Bernabéu. AS wrote, “James hints at summer Real Madrid exit,” while Marca boldly stated, “James says goodbye to the Bernabéu.” The emotional reaction following his substitution was widely interpreted as a farewell gesture.
The writing appears to be on the wall, and Crickex Login discussions reflect the growing belief that James Rodríguez has already played his final home game in a Real Madrid shirt. With one foot seemingly out the door, his next chapter may soon begin at Old Trafford, marking the end of a bittersweet era in Madrid.