Does James Rodriguez still got it? This is a question that many football fans are asking themselves. James Rodriguez from São Paulo certainly didn’t have it, but James Rodriguez, who was MVP of the Copa America, certainly still has a lot to offer.

It is James Rodriguez that Marcelo Gallardo wants to reach. River Plate in Argentina, if reports from Argentina and Colombia are correct. DirecTV’s Adrián Magnoli reports that Gallardo spoke with the former Real Madrid star and an agreement was reached.

This is not the first time Gallardo has had to get the best out of ageing superstars; he already did so at Nacional with Álvaro Recoba, at River Plate with Pablo Aimar and at Al-Ittihad with Karim Benzema.

James Rodriguez to River Plate?

James Rodriguez is expected to arrive in Buenos Aires on Thursday to undergo a medical and sign with River Plate. The length of the contract has not been disclosed. It is important to remember that James Rodriguez earned his reputation in the Argentine League, playing for three years with Banfield, where he scored 5 goals in 42 games and won an Apertura in 2009.

James Rodriguez from Colombia

James Rodriguez would join a River Plate squad containing three current world champions, including Franco Armani, Marcos Acuña and Germán Pezzella.

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River Plate is currently participating in the Copa Libertadores and has an important match against Talleres de Córdoba in the round of 16. It is reported that James’ arrival at the traditional club would be virtually guaranteed if River Plate beat Talleres.

Kelvin Loyola is a senior content writer and journalist at Bolavip with over 15 years of experience in sports journalism and marketing. He has covered a wide range of sports including the USMNT, MLS, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Liga MX as well as the NBA, MLB, NHL and various entertainment topics. Prior to his career in journalism and marketing, Kelvin worked in post-production and contributed to numerous film, television and digital projects. He also brings expertise in project management, social media and web development. Kelvin has a degree in Media Studies from Queens College and is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. His passions extend beyond his career and include soccer, marketing, photography, surfing and pop culture, particularly comics.