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Are you sure? James Rodriguez claims he WOULD make a dramatic return to Everton - as he places blame solely at Rafa Benitez's door for 'not counting on him' after former boss offloaded the Colombian last summer

James Rodriguez did not held back when talking about his departure from Everton under Rafa Benitez last summer, insisting he wanted to be at the Toffees for 'much longer' and did not rule out returning to the 'spectacular' club.

Colombian playmaker Rodriguez moved to the Toffees from Goodison Park in the summer of 2020 as he was reunited with former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.

Yet after the Italian coach rejoined Madrid and Rafa Benitez came in, Rodriguez was sold to Qatari club Al-Rayyan in September for £7m yet he has now has opened up on his departure - and has not closed the door on a dramatic return.