James Rodríguez, a 35-year-old Colombian midfielder, is returning to Colombia to play for Atlético Nacional. The player has a verbal agreement with the club and is preparing to don the colors of his country's team almost 20 years after leaving Colombia for the first time.
This transfer marks James Rodríguez's return to Colombian football, where he began his professional career before moving abroad in 2008, when he joined Banfield in Argentina.
Atlético Nacional is one of the most traditional clubs in Colombia and has been chosen by James Rodríguez as the destination for this new phase of his career, after several experiences in European clubs, including Porto, Monaco, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Everton, and Olympiacos.
At 35 years old, James Rodríguez now seeks to return to his footballing roots, in a country where he became internationally known before becoming a consolidated figure in European football over almost two decades.
