The Cold Relationship Between São Paulo and James Rodriguez Continues to Escalate

The trip to compete in the Super Cup final, in Belo Horizonte, is another chapter in the increasingly distant relationship between São Paulo and James Rodriguez.

The Colombian midfielder was informed last Friday that he would not be involved in Sunday’s game against Palmeiras. Therefore, he chose not to travel with the rest of the delegation.

Watch the arrival of São Paulo players at the hotel in Belo Horizonte

Even injured players, such as Rodrigo Nestor and Igor Vinícius, are with the team in Belo Horizonte.

James understood that he was capable of being on the field in the decision. São Paulo’s version, however, is that he still needs to evolve physically and has been doing “load control” work.

São Paulo and James are going through a very cold time. The player was not even registered for the Campeonato Paulista and has not yet debuted in the 2024 season.

People close to the player, however, say that the club still owes the player a debt due to the successful signing in 2023.

1 of 1 James Rodríguez in training at São Paulo — Photo: Miguel Schincariol/ saopaulofc James Rodríguez in training at São Paulo — Photo: Miguel Schincariol/ saopaulofc

James even considered changing his shirt number for 2024. He would drop 19 and start using 55 to change the atmosphere in Brazil. As he has not yet been registered with Paulistão, the change has not come to fruition.

Besiktas, from Türkiye, contacted the midfielder’s representatives during the week. The transfer market for the Turkish country closes on February 9th.

2024-02-04 01:17:04
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