Junior dreams of James Rodríguez: Fuad Char confirms negotiations and promises to fight until the end to have him

The James Rodríguez topic continues to give something to talk about. After learning that the captain of the Colombia National Team He was a free agent after terminating his contract with Rayo Vallecano, all eyes are on your next destination. Among the options, the Junior Barranquilla is positioned as a serious contender, As confirmed by Fuad Char, maximum shareholder of the club.

In interview with The Herald, Char He acknowledged that the possibility of signing James is real, although complicated. “A few days ago, through Cristian Daes, who is his friend, the intention and real option of signing a player of James’ caliber arose. We spoke with Cristian, we made him a very good offer, and now we are firm with the purpose of bringing him to Junior“said the leader.

Char He explained that the conversations have been direct, although not with James’s career agent, Jorge Mendes, but with Andrés Rubio, a relative of the player. However, the economic difficulties are evident: “We are fighting with heavyweights like Boca Juniors, teams from the United States and even Italy. “It is a difficult competition because Colombian football does not have the same economic capacity.”

Jamesthe most expensive signing in history in Colombia If it comes to fruition, the signing of James would be historic, even surpassing that of Radamel Falcao by Millionaires. “I would say it would cost two or three times more than Falcao”he admitted Char between laughs.

The leader also highlighted that the arrival of James would not only be a sporting impact, but an event that would mark a before and after in Colombian soccer. “We would have to prepare completely different marketing than usual. James’ relevance goes beyond sports”he stressed.

The Junior coach, César Farías, is one of the main interested parties in the incorporation of the midfielder. According to Charthe Venezuelan strategist believes that James would have a better path to the 2026 World Cup if he competes in Colombia during 2025 and the first half of 2026. “Farías believes, and I share that idea, that the best thing for James would be to work for a Colombian club to arrive in optimal physical condition for the World Cup. There is no discussion of its technical conditions,” Char stated.

Although the negotiation is still open, Fuad Char He made it clear that Junior will fight until the end for James Rodríguez to dress as a shark. “We are going to fight until the last minute for James to come to Junior,” concluded the Barranquilla leader.