Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star James Rodríguez is in advanced negotiations over a free transfer to Italian Serie B side Avellino.
Avellino fans are daring to dream of a major transfer coup as the club pushes to secure the services of high-profile free agent James Rodríguez. The Colombian star, who also shone for his national team at the most recent 2026 World Cup in the United States-Mexico-Canada, is evaluating a return to European club football after departing American club Minnesota United on 30 June.
Advanced Talks and the Alessandro Nesta Factor
Negotiations between the club and the player are already in advanced stages. US Avellino 1912, a club in Italy’s second division managed by coach Nesta, is in very advanced negotiations with the Colombian. James, who is currently without a team, is in talks with the Italian club and both parties are very close to reaching an agreement. Alessandro Nesta himself, Italian legend and Avellino coach, has held talks with the player and the positions are very close. Now the key is to make the numbers work, but the announcement could be made soon.
Avellino president Angelo Antonio D’Agostino has confirmed the club could move for James Rodriguez. Speaking to Ottopagine at the side of an event, the Wolves owner highlighted the talks already under way.
Financial Figures and Contract Structure
These are decisive hours and Avellino have put a major offer on the table for the player: a one-year contract with an option for a further season in the event of promotion to Serie A.
The player, who at Minnesota on his last deal was earning more than €5 million, has been offered a huge salary for a club like the Irpinian side, around €2 million including bonuses. If it goes through, it will be more than a commercial move, because the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich man wants a club where he can relaunch himself and keep playing.
Serie B Ambitions and Career Background
The US Avellino 1912 is currently in fifth position in the Italian Serie B standings, three points behind the leader, Palermo. The signing of James Rodríguez would be a boost for Avellino in its bid for the always difficult promotion to Serie A.
James Rodriguez became a free agent after leaving American club Minnesota United on 30 June. Jimmy Butler shows love to James Rodríguez and Colombia in Miami. James Rodríguez left MLS side Montreal Impact and during this transfer window has been linked with strengthening the squad of different teams. Now, with the transfer window already closed but carrying the label of a free agent, he is close to finding a new project to continue his career.
Over the course of his career, he has also played for Envigado, Banfield, Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Everton, Al-Rayyan, Olympiacos, San Paolo, Rayo Vallecano and Leon. Across his career, he has won everything and collected no fewer than 25 trophies: 2 Champions Leagues, 2 Club World Cups, 1 Europa League, 2 European Super Cups, 3 Portuguese league titles, 2 Spanish league titles, 2 German league titles, an Argentine league title, a Spanish Super Cup, a German Cup, a Portuguese Cup, 2 German Super Cups, 3 Portuguese Super Cups, a Brazilian Cup and a Brazilian Super Cup. He also finished as top scorer at the 2014 World Cup and won the Golden Boot.
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