James Rodriguez negotiates a potential transfer to Serie B club Avellino
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 6:35 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Free agent James Rodriguez is in advanced discussions to sign with Italian Serie B club Avellino. The 35-year-old midfielder has held lengthy talks with head coach Alessandro Nesta regarding a move to Italy. Rodriguez most recently played for Major League Soccer side Minnesota United before departing to focus on his international duties with Colombia during the 2026 World Cup. During that tournament, he started all five of Colombia's matches before the team was eliminated by Switzerland in the round of 16. A veteran of several European leagues, including stints with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, this potential agreement would represent his first appearance in the Italian league system. Avellino currently sits fifth in the Serie B table with two wins and one loss in their first three matches of the season.
- •James Rodriguez remains a free agent following his departure from Minnesota United earlier this year.
- •The midfielder holds 131 senior caps and is Colombia's second-leading scorer with 31 goals.
- •Avellino currently ranks fifth in the Serie B table after three matches this season.
- •Negotiations between the player and head coach Alessandro Nesta are nearing an agreement.
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — James Rodriguez unlikely for Avellino following Atletico Nacional agreement
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — James Rodriguez tipped for surprise move to join Alessandro Nesta in Serie B
"Reports in Spain claim that James Rodriguez is on the verge of a surprise return to Europe to play for Serie B club Avellino under head coach Alessandro Nesta.Report: James Rodriguez in talks to join ...
"Thursday’s reports indicate that the chances of James Rodriguez signing for Serie B side Avellino are looking increasingly slim, as the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star reportedly has an ag...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 6:35 PMJames Rodriguez unlikely for Avellino following Atletico Nacional agreement
Thursday’s reports indicate that the chances of James Rodriguez signing for Serie B side Avellino are looking increasingly slim, as the former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star reportedly has an ag...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 12:40 PMJames Rodriguez tipped for surprise move to join Alessandro Nesta in Serie B
Reports in Spain claim that James Rodriguez is on the verge of a surprise return to Europe to play for Serie B club Avellino under head coach Alessandro Nesta.Report: James Rodriguez in talks to join ...
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