The relationship between Zinedine Zidane and James Rodríguez
The coach of Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane, has had a very uncertain relationship with James Rodriguez throughout the season. He has not considered him as a pivotal player in the team. This is evident in his exclusion from the official list of players who will be present in the final of the Champions League 2016-2017.
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The talented Colombian international joined the "merengue" team in 2014 for a reported price of 80 million euros (90 million dollars), after winning the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Brazil with six goals in five matches.
But after a successful first season with Real Madrid, he could not establish himself in Zinedine Zidane's scheme, the strategist who took over the first team after the dismissal of Rafael Benítez.
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The latest reports from Spain ensure that James Rodriguez will not continue at Real Madrid. Furthermore, these rumors gained strength when the 'cafetero' left the last match of the white team at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, to applause.
“These are personal situations. In my opinion, James Rodríguez should stay. I think he is a top player and he should stay because he has a lot to give to this shirt," Cristiano Ronaldo said on the program 'El Chiringuito TV' in relation to the future of the team's '10'.
“He is still very young and should stay, but he has his reasons and we have to respect them. If he doesn't feel comfortable and wants to play more, then he should look for what's best for himself. James has the potential to play for Real Madrid,” added the Portuguese player.
Today it seems that James Rodriguez's continuity in Valdebebas is ruled out. The clearest message was leaving him out of the final stage of the Champions League. Thus, a chapter that had a brilliant and hopeful beginning ends with a conclusion full of doubts. A completely black and white ending.
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