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Reports Link James Rodríguez to Advanced Talks With Minnesota United

The free agent is prioritizing minutes to sharpen form for Colombia at the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • Bolavip cites reporters Tom Bogert and Pipe Sierra in stating that discussions with Minnesota United are advancing, though no agreement has been announced.
  • Rodríguez has been without a club since leaving León at the end of 2025 and has been training on his own to maintain fitness.
  • His representatives pitched a six-month, lower-cost deal to Club América and held an informal meeting with directors, who asked for time to decide.
  • In Argentina, he was offered to Estudiantes de La Plata and Platense for their Copa Libertadores campaigns, with both clubs weighing financial feasibility.
  • Recent reporting contrasts earlier claims that MLS teams were not pursuing him, underscoring uneven demand for a short-term deal at this stage of his career.