Rayo Vallecano succeeded in bringing in James Rodríguez. Although there wasn’t exactly a bidding war for the Colombian, the former Real Madrid star, considering he was recently named the best player at the Copa America, could be a significant addition to the club from Madrid’s suburbs.However, Spanish businessman and Rayo Vallecano’s president, Martín Presa, isn’t stopping there. According to Relevo, the president also wants to see Memphis Depay in the white jersey with the red stripe. Now that would be a much bigger sensation.James Rodriguez is back in Madrid a decade after signing for Los BlancosThe Dutchman left Atlético Madrid as a free agent after the Colchoneros did not offer him a new contract at the end of last season. Diego Simeone was tasked with renovating and rejuvenating the team, and in such a scenario, the Argentine didn’t see Depay as essential. After solid performances at the European Championship in Germany, where he was a starter for the Dutch national team, the experienced winger is patiently waiting for the transfer window’s final stages to choose the best offer. That offer will likely come from clubs forced to urgently address their forward situation, mostly due to injuries.##NAJAVA_MECA_8290594##There’s no rush at Rayo, but Raúl de Tomás is on his way out, and he is also injured. It’s mentioned that the experienced striker could move to Saudi Arabia, and his departure is expected to free up around €5.5 million in the club’s wage budget. That amount should be enough to meet Depay’s demands, and given that he is a free agent, Presa does not want to miss the opportunity to attract sponsors with another big name.🚨🇳🇱 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 | Rayo Vallecano prepares another transfer ‘bombshell’ after James Rodríguez: Memphis Depay, reports @relevo. ✨ pic.twitter.com/0ykdQMM0CA— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) August 27, 2024 Rayo have started the season well, beating Real Sociedad away 2-1, and in a local derby, again as guests, played a 0-0 draw with Getafe. Tonight, Barcelona visit Vallecas, and although it’s theoretically possible, it’s hard to believe that James Rodríguez will be in the squad. However, the Colombian could debut on August 31st against Espanyol away, and then after the international break, on September 15th, he could run out in front of Rayo Vallecano’s fans alongside Memphis Depay.
