James Rodríguez offered to an Argentine club

The Colombian midfielder is currently without a club after ending his contract with León.

Javier Parra Peña | 3 Feb 2026 | 00.00
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<p>James Rodríguez, offered to an Argentine club</p>
<p>James Rodríguez, offered to an Argentine club</p>

South American football has entered a phase of absolute excitement after it was revealed that the circle around James Rodríguez has initiated formal contacts with Estudiantes de La Plata to assess his immediate incorporation.

Following his recent departure from Mexican soccer, the talented playmaker is desperately seeking a competitive environment that ensures him a starting spot and the necessary pace to lead his national team.

Néstor Lorenzo, the Colombian team's strategist, has been clear in demanding quality minutes if he desires to wear the captain's armband in the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Faced with this scenario, the La Plata board carefully considers the benefits of adding an internationally renowned footballer who would arrive as a free agent.

Estudiantes de La Plata evaluates the signing of a world-class player

Estudiantes de La Plata finds itself in a privileged administrative position thanks to the opening in its professional squad after extending the loan of one of its young players. This regulatory window allows the club presided over by Juan Sebastián Verón to dream of completing an operation that would not only raise the midfield's level but also position the institution at the center of the global stage.

The player, with a glorious past at the Santiago Bernabéu, no longer prioritizes the skyrocketing financial offers from emerging leagues but a serious sports project where his left foot can shine again under the pressure of the Argentine fans.

The proposal reached the "Pincha's" offices at a crucial moment in the season, just when the team needs a technical quality boost to face local commitments. While there are parallel inquiries from the MLS and various Ecuadorian clubs, the mystique of the La Plata club seems to be a powerful magnet for James Rodríguez, who yearns to regain his peak physical form.

The coaching staff led by Eduardo Domínguez understands that integrating a talent of this caliber requires special physical planning, considering that the 34-year-old midfielder has been training in isolation in recent weeks to maintain his muscle tone.

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James Rodríguez's roadmap to the 2026 World Cup

At Estudiantes de La Plata, caution is the norm, but the excitement among members and fans is hard to contain at the prospect of seeing the Colombian number ten on the field.

The management understands that these types of signings transcend the purely tactical, becoming an invaluable marketing asset that could attract new sponsors and increased international TV exposure.

Meanwhile, the left-footed attacking midfielder continues to weigh his options, well aware that time is of the essence if he aims to be in top condition for the upcoming South American qualifying matches this year.

The Colombian captain seeks redemption in southern football

For James Rodríguez, returning to Southern Cone football would mark a poetic closure in a career full of successes but also constant challenges due to injuries. Estudiantes de La Plata offers that balance between professional demands and an environment of respect for history, fitting perfectly with the current needs of the veteran creative midfielder.

The possibility of playing in iconic stadiums and competing in one of the most physical leagues in the world would provide him with the necessary exposure to convince Néstor Lorenzo definitively that his form remains intact. The outcome of this story will be defined in the coming days as the player's lawyers and the albiceleste's executives exchange documentation regarding performance clauses.

Estudiantes de La Plata knows that it is facing a historic opportunity to sign a Ballon d'Or winner from a World Cup, a milestone that would mark a before and after in this market. Argentine football eagerly awaits the official confirmation of a transfer that will undoubtedly redefine the club's aspirations in its quest to conquer new national and international titles this season.

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