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James Rodriguez closes in on Atletico Nacional return to Colombian league after 19 years
September 11, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 54 hours
ESESPN
Colombia stars James Rodríguez, Juan Cuadrado seal homecoming returns
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YKYalla Kora
بعد 19 عاما من الابتعاد.. خاميس رودريجيز على أعتاب الدوري الكولومبي
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FIFilGoal
رئيس أفيلينو الإيطالي يكشف حقيقة مفاوضات ضم خاميس رودريجيز
(opens the publisher’s site)Free agent James Rodriguez has reached a verbal agreement to join Atletico Nacional, ending his 19-year absence from the Colombian top flight.
- Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reported Rodriguez reached a verbal agreement with Atletico Nacional and will finalize the move shortly.
- Avellino president Antonio D'Agostino said negotiations with the 35-year-old are ongoing and that the player has shown readiness to join.
- Rodriguez rejected two offers from Serie B club Avellino, coached by Alessandro Nesta, according to Football Italia.
- The move would mark Rodriguez's first return to Colombia's top division since leaving Envigado in 2008.