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James Rodriguez told why he should cross Madrid divide to join Simeone at Atletico

The Colombia international is sparking transfer talk, with fellow countryman Javier Restrepo urging the midfielder to leave Real for their neighbours

James Rodriguez has been urged to push through a proposed move to Atletico Madrid, with the Real outcast told by fellow Colombian Javier Restrepo that Diego Simeone would be the perfect coach for him.

A crossing of the divide in the Spanish capital has been mooted for the 28-year-old playmaker.

Having returned to Santiago Bernabeu in the summer of 2019 from a two-year loan at Bayern Munich, James has been unable to secure a regular starting berth with the Blancos.