James Rodriguez has escaped unemployment.

Rodriguez is on his way to joining MLS.

James Rodriguez is very close to becoming a Minnesota United player. According to The Athletic , the Colombian midfielder has boarded a plane and is preparing to complete the final procedures to join the Minnesota team.

The Colombian star confirmed it himself with a photo of himself sitting on a private plane and the caption "Here We Go". Barring any last-minute complications, this would be Minnesota's most high-profile signing ever.

Rodriguez is currently a free agent after leaving Club Leon. In his final season in Liga MX, he played 34 games, scoring 5 goals and providing 9 assists. These numbers aren't spectacular, but they adequately reflect the playmaker role James still fulfills at the club level.

At 34 years old, James Rodriguez has played in almost every major football league. After making his mark at Porto and Monaco, he reached the peak of his career with Real Madrid.

Over the past six years, James's journey has spanned Everton, Al-Rayyan, Olympiacos, São Paulo, Rayo Vallecano, and Club Leon. Minnesota United is likely to be his next destination, as he seeks stability to maintain his peak form in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Minnesota's pursuit of James isn't just about professional reasons. The team finished 7th in the Western Conference last season and were eliminated in the playoff semifinals by San Diego FC. They lack a true leader in midfield, someone who can control the tempo and make a difference in big games. James Rodriguez is seen as the solution to that problem.

Despite his career being hampered by injuries, James's class has been proven in major tournaments. At the 2024 Copa America, he won the Best Player award and was included in the All-Star team.

James scored in the quarter-final against Panama and led Colombia to the final, where they only lost to Argentina in extra time. To date, he has made 122 appearances for the Colombian national team, scoring 31 goals.

MLS may not be the most glamorous stage, but for Minnesota United, the arrival of James Rodriguez promises to open a new chapter where ambition goes hand in hand with international class and experience.

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