Exclusion from the FIFA Club World Cup. Elimination from Liga Mfinals. Veteran pensions and threatening departures. In the midst of this whirlwind, the club Leon has made a determination about one of their most prominent stars – but the disclosure was anything but immediately.
For Club LeonClausura 2025 began with promise and ambition. The team grew to the top of the league Mtable, eyes stuck on domestic glory and the international prestige of FIFA Club World Cup. But what followed was a fantastic discovery of their campaign.
Their Exposure from the Club World CupThe result of a violation of FIFA’s multi -club owner regulations, gave a battle that went far beyond paperwork. The shadow cast by this decision hung over Leon’s last season route, leading to five defeat in their last seven matches with regular season. A 5-3 total loss to Blue Cross in the Clausura -Quarterfinals covered a dramatic fall from grace.
James Rodriguez’s future becomes clear
In the middle of this crisis, all eyes turned to a familiar figure from the European scene: James Rodriguez. The 33-year-old ColombianA former star for Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, joined Leon in January after a stint with Rayo Vallecano. Although his stay in Mexico has been relatively short, his presence has attracted international attention to the club.
Rumors had swirled in recent weeks that the veteran could reduce his stay. The Loss of the club’s World Cup participation– A key platform for international exposure – with speculation that he can strive for new opportunities elsewhere, perhaps in Europe or even back in South America. But in the wake of Leon’s elimination from the playoffs, Head coach Eduardo Berizzo brought clarity in the situation.
“What I can say right now is that James has a contract and will continue with Leon,” He confirmed on Sunday. Rodriguez, whose agreement goes through December 2025, will remain in green and white – at least at the moment.
So far James has registered Two goals and six assists in 17 performances for Leon. Not the most productive return, but Berizzo has retained the faith in the game maker’s creative influence, especially in narrow games.
