The Bundesliga side refused to commit to a permanent transfer at the end of the season, while Zidane's return means the Madrid door may now be closed
He has ability that is the envy of almost any player on the planet.
He is blessed with elegance and class on the ball, a winning mindset and one of the most potent left feet in the entire business.
At 27, he is in his prime – yet nobody seems to want James Rodriguez anymore.
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The Colombia playmaker is presently caught between two clubs, neither of which seems particularly inclined to retain his services beyond the current season.