Botafogo: ex-Real Madrid enters the crosshairs of John Textor

Botafogo can make a bold acquisition for the next window of negotiations, like that of a player who passed through Real Madrid and Bayern Munich; know who it is!

John Textorthe majority shareholder of Botafogoturns its attention to plays that can compose the alvinegro cast after the lack of success in bringing Edinson Cavani. Now, the Stove looks James Rodriguezmidfielder who plays for Colombian national team and who collects tickets through the Real Madrid, Bayern Munchen, Evertonbetween others.

Although the player is considered the “dream of consumption” of Textor and conversations with the 30-year-old athlete are underway, some impasses are placed before the carioca club. O Al-Rayyanfrom Qatar, Rodríguez’s current team, has a contract with the Colombian valued at US$5.5 million, which runs until mid-2023.

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In addition to contractual issues, the midfielder’s own plans are not focused on Brazilian lands. According to “Win Sports TV”, James would be prioritizing ways to return to Europe, his true desire for the next season. Textor sees the athlete as a potential star of the reconstruction project he is carrying out in Botafogo.

IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIME

In April, the rumor about the possibility of James joining another Brazilian club also gained strength, especially in the Sao Paulo. However, at the time, the president of Tricolor, Julio Casareshad confirmed to journalist Jorge Nicola that the Colombian was not in the club’s planning. Vasco and Botafogo itself were also clubs mentioned as likely destinations for Rodríguez at the time.

James Rodríguez, possible name for Botafogo (Credits; Getty Images)

“There’s no chance. We don’t have the financial conditions for this purchase”stated Casares, clarifying that the Sao Paulo would not undertake any major investment that would end up increasing the vault problems even further. Soberano’s current management is dealing with one of the biggest financial crises in its history, represented by over R$ 600 million in debt.


Source: sportbuzz

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