In a recent report, Sport has claimed that Real Madrid could re-sign Everton playmaker James Rodriguez during this summer transfer window. It has been revealed that Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing a move to bring the Colombia international back to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in this off-season (via Sport).
Rodriguez’s Eye-Catching Season At Merseyside
Rodriguez enjoyed a fruitful season at Goodison Park in the previous campaign when he established himself as a valuable playmaker in Everton’s attack. The Cucuta-born talent registered six goals and nine assists in 26 matches for the Toffees last season across various competitions.
The 29-year-old caught the eye by averaging 1.6 shots, 1.7 key passes, 0.7 crosses and 1.5 dribbles per 90 minutes in Premier League football. He has been tidy with his ball distribution after making 83.3% of his attempted passes in the English top-flight (stats via whoscored).
Ancelotti got the best out of Rodriguez during their time together at Everton, so it makes sense for the Italian tactician to reunite with the Colombian sensation at the Spanish capital before the start of the new campaign.
Should Ancelotti Bring Rodriguez Back To The Spanish Capital This Summer?
Rodriguez lacks mobility but is a technically gifted wide player who can get out of tight spaces and cause a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders. He can strike the ball with power and accuracy from long range and can also create some meaningful openings for others around him in the attacking end of the pitch.
The 80-time Colombia international can pick up his fair share of goals and assists up top but can sometimes struggle against the high calibre teams because of his inability to cover a lot of ground for his side.
At 29, Rodriguez is playing at the top of his game, so Ancelotti will fancy getting the best out of him if he can bring him back to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium this summer. He is a proven match-winner who knows the Madrid club well from his previous spell with them, so we can expect him to make an immediate impact in Spanish football next season. With all things considered, Ancelotti should consider luring Rodriguez back to Madrid during this summer transfer window as he will strengthen his squad considerably for the coming seasons.
