The Colombian star of Leon FC, James Rodriguez, could be living out his last four months in Liga MX, as was revealed this Wednesday after the midfielder stated that the Esmeraldas board has not made any indication regarding his contract renewal.

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The agreement with the moral and sporting leader of the Colombian national team ends on December 31st and although there is still time to carry out all kinds of negotiations, James Rodriguez expressed his concern that the board headed by Jesus Martinez Patino has not made any signal or made any approach to schedule the negotiations.

With 23 games played with the Bajio team in the Liga MX where he has accumulated 1,876 minutes with three goals and seven assists, the South American midfielder undoubtedly fell on the right foot in the Leon team to become an important player in a squad that, on the contrary, has not been able to walk according to the capacity of the squad itself.

Interest in staying in Mexican soccer

James Rodriguez assured that he is interested in staying in Mexican soccer, but he also did not want to guarantee his permanence, especially because in soccer nothing is written and what in this The moment seems set for continuity, everything could change until a signed document with the renewal is obtained.

“So far they haven't said anything (about renewing). There are three or four months left, but I always say that a club has to be above any player, of any name. That will be discussed later, if they don't have the idea of being able to continue, then I will take another path,” Rodriguez explained to the sports channel Fox Sports.

James Rodriguez has shown his ability and above all his football proposal, but these arguments have not been able to be replicated with favorable results and that cost him in the last tournament to fight for a better position and in the current championship to be placed at the bottom of the table.

James Rodriguez admits he plays too far from the goal

Regarding his low goal-scoring productivity that is not reflected in the number of minutes on the field, the Colombian national team star said: “I think I’ve had more chances to score many more goals, it’s true that it hasn’t happened much”

“Although I must admit that I am someone who likes to score more goals, but you also have to look at the way we’ve played, so I’m a little further from the opponent’s goal, not like in other places, where I’m closer and where that’s also good for me.”

James acknowledged that many people believe he should do everything on the team and in the end a team is made up of 11 or 15, depending on the changes made: “I think that on a personal level it’s been good, I’ve been able to help the team win games and as I always say, football is a sport of eleven, well, fifteen with those who come in, but I think I’ve given it my all to be able to win, to be able to advance to the playoffs.”

“It’s also true that we fell short in the last tournament, although I think we had everything to qualify, but I insist, football is about more than 11, it’s not just about one, like some people think that I have absolutely everything and what I want is to help,” said the Esmeraldas star.

His return is expected

For now, James Rodriguez is struggling with a minor injury that has kept him out of the starting lineup for the last two games, so it is expected that he will be able to reappear this weekend against Pachuca in the sixth matchday to try to get his third win of the tournament for two losses he has accumulated in the championship.