James Rodríguez could be leaving Mexico after León’s exclusion from the 2025 Club World Cup. According to Fichajes.net, Flamengo is keen to sign the Colombian playmaker to strengthen their squad for the restructured tournament.
The Brazilian club sees an opportunity to land a high-profile signing at a reasonable price, especially given León’s financial struggles without the Club World Cup revenue. James, whose contract runs until December 2025, has been solid in Liga MX, registering two goals and five assists in eleven appearances, but he may now be considering a move.
Flamengo’s coach, Filipe Luís, is looking to bolster an already impressive midfield that includes Nicolás De La Cruz, Gerson, and Giorgian De Arrascaeta. James would bring his elite vision, experience, and playmaking ability to a team with serious continental and global aspirations.
Interestingly, Flamengo and León were set to meet in the Club World Cup group stage, alongside Chelsea and Espérance. With León now out of the tournament due to FIFA sanctions over multi-club ownership, Flamengo is eager to capitalize on the situation.
The next few weeks will be critical as James considers the opportunity to compete at the international level in Brazil.
