Prior to playing for the Colombian national team, James Rodríguez plans to pursue further notoriety.

It’s no secret that Rodríguez has had difficulties at the club level in recent seasons. The Colombian international’s ability to contribute has been hampered by his absences from both Sao Paulo and Rayo Vallecano.

But under coach Néstor Lorenzo, the former Real Madrid player has settled nicely with the Colombian national squad, where he often starts and contributes goals and assists.

There were hopes that he would play a bigger role at after a turbulent time at Sao Paulo, but that hasn’t happened.

James hasn’t played much, and it seems the Colombian is eager to take advantage of new chances.

The midfielder has a deal with the Íñigo Pérez-managed team through the middle of the year, but rumors circulating among the player’s close friends point to a move away from the Spanish team.

Continuity is essential for the 2014 World Cup top scorer, particularly since his primary goal is to play for Colombia in the 2026 World Cup, which will be held by Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

James has indeed been connected to Junior de Barranquilla in recent hours, but there is no hard evidence and he still intends to remain in Europe.

FIFA permits players whose contracts expire in July to start negotiating their futures in January, which has sped up the Colombian national team’s #10’s efforts.