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Florentino and James with the Rayo Vallecano jersey | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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James Rodriguez's Most Striking Request to Florentino: 'You Should Sign Now'

James Rodriguez replies to Real Madrid and has made a very surprising comment to Florentino

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Borja Díaz

Last summer, James Rodriguez returned to LaLiga thanks to his transfer for Rayo Vallecano. It was a big hit after the good Copa America he had with Colombia, reaching the final. It seemed like his last chance, although he is not getting any minutes with the team of the stripe.

While his situation is being cleared up, and he could change teams again in January, Florentino is taking advantage. They have contacted the former Real Madrid player through intermediaries. It is not that they want to transfer him, but they want to know his opinion on his compatriot, Jhon Lucumí.

Soccer player on the ground with pain expression during a match.
Militão on the ground in pain at the time of his injury | Real Madrid Confidencial

In the midst of their search for central defender, Real Madrid has set their sights on the Bologna defender. At 26 years old, he could be an interesting alternative to add another player to the rotation. An operation that has James' approval, who has recommended his transfer.

The former Real Madrid player sees the potential in his compatriot to join Bernabéu. He believes he is capable of doing so and has been very clear when asked about him. In addition, at Bernabéu they believe that James can convince him to accept the Meringue team's proposal.

Real Madrid's plans for the central defender position

Real Madrid are looking to next summer with the intention of transfer a central defender to strengthen their position. There had been speculation about January, but that option has finally been ruled out. The emergence of Raúl Asencio and the recovery of Tchouaméni and Alaba means that Carletto has plenty of players.

A soccer player in a Real Madrid training uniform on the field.
Raúl Asencio training with Madrid | Real Madrid Confidencial

But after failing to sign Leny Yoro, they are keeping an eye on the market for any options that may appear. The idea is to bring in a young player who can secure the position in the long term, so that he can form a partnership with Militão for many years at Bernabéu.

That makes the option of Jhon Lucumí, despite having James' endorsement, seem complicated. Players of his age, he is 26, are seen more as free agents than paying a lot of money, just as they did in their day with Rüdiger and Alaba.

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