James likely to leave Real in the summer

James Rodriguez is likely to leave Real Madrid next summer, according to Marca.

The Colombian playmaker is currently out of action, still recovering from a knee problem he suffered playing for his country in November, and he certainly won’t play again this year. In his absence, others have made huge strides and managed to push him way down the pecking order and further away from coach Zinedine Zidane’s plans. And with Real still looking to strengthen their lines, his chances of regaining a spot in the team once he’s fit again seem very slim indeed.

James spent the last two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich, after which the Bavarians opted against triggering the option they had to make the transfer permanent. He consequently returned to the Santiago Bernabeu and started this campaign reasonably well, but things have since turned for the worse for him.

Supercopa de Espana, however, may offer him a chance to impress, and if it does, he has to take that chance with both hands to even hope of staying at the club.