It has been a common thing to see James Rodríguez's future being the matter of controversy in almost all recent summer transfer windows, but this time the Colombian ace could see his career taking one hell of a turn.
According to a report by German news agency DPA, the former Bayern and Real Madrid player could make a shocking return to top-tier football after spending one year playing for Al Rayyan in Qatar. This move would not only see him returning to elite football, but it would also see him adding Serie A to the list of leagues he has played.
The report by DPA states that James Rodríguez has been offered to join Roma, where coach Jose Mourinho has frequently stated his admiration for the Colombian playmaker. Rodríguez's arrival to the Italian capital would have been a direct request by Mourinho, who wants to boost his squad to become a Serie A title contender and to see the club thrive in their quest to win the UEFA Europa League.
Added to Mourinho's recommendations, the deal that would see the Colombian player returning to Europe could be easier since both Mou and James are represented by Jorge Mendes.
Back in the first days of the month, James' future had been linked to Brasileirao clubs such as Flamengo and Palmeiras, but the player's desire to return to Europe may have been key to spark Roma's interest in his services.
If the deal ends up taking place, James Rodríguez would become one of the few Colombian players in history to play in each of the top five European leagues. With that in mind, the South American ace could make a shocking return to European football, where he has won titles such as La Liga (with Real Madrid), the Bundesliga (with Bayern München), and international competitions such as the UEFA Europa League (with Porto) and the UEFA Champions League.
