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Everton outcast James Rodriguez 'close to joining an unnamed Qatari club after leaving England on Sunday' as he looks to end his nightmare Goodison Park stay

James Rodriguez is close to completing a move to Qatar as his Everton career looks set to be over, according to reports.

The Colombian midfielder was a regular under Carlo Ancelotti last season but new manager Rafa Benitez told Rodriguez that he will not be part of his plans at Goodison Park this term.

Rodriguez has not been named in a single Toffees matchday squad this season after a deadline day move to FC Porto fell through.

James Rodriguez is close to completing a move to Qatar, according to reports
The Colombia (right) is out of favour at Goodison Park and has not featured yet this season

And according to The Athletic, the 30-year-old is in talks with an unnamed Qatari club after he was spotted leaving England via Manchester Airport on Sunday.