In the King's Cup match that ended on January 7th, Real Madrid defeated Minera Sports Team 5-0, with Guler scoring twice, Valverde, Camavinga and Modric also scoring goals, allowing Real Madrid to advance smoothly. After experiencing an adaptation period this season, Real Madrid is now doing well, with four consecutive victories and six wins and one draw in the last seven games, aiming to win the Spanish Super Cup, King's Cup, La Liga and Champions League titles. Under the management of President Florentino Perez, Real Madrid always remains a strong contender for championships. It is disheartening to see that a 33-year-old former Real Madrid player has been released from his contract, with his value dropping from 80 million to just 2.5 million, making it difficult for him to find a new team.
Florentino Perez is the true core of Real Madrid, and with him, the team maintains its competitiveness. Last year, Real Madrid won five titles, and the biggest contributor behind the scenes was President Perez. He built an excellent squad for Real Madrid, allowing coach Carlo Ancelotti to "cook with what he has." This season, after acquiring players like Kylian Mbappe, Guler, and Endrick, Real Madrid's lineup is even stronger. President Perez's meticulous management has kept Real Madrid at the top of the football world. Compared to Real Madrid, teams like Milan, Manchester United, and Barcelona lack the same level of stability.
President Perez has brought many cost-effective signings to Real Madrid, and when it comes to releasing players, he is often very decisive. For example, James Rodriguez (J罗), who plays as a core midfielder, has a soft playing style and rarely defends, which does not fit into Real Madrid's tactical system. Additionally, there were issues with his professionalism, ultimately leading to his release by Real Madrid.
After leaving Real Madrid, J罗's career development has been relatively unsuccessful. After joining Everton, he left the team after a short stint of one season. He then joined Al Rayyan in Qatar but was released after only 16 appearances. At Olympiakos and Sao Paulo, J罗 did not stay long before being released by both teams. Currently, J罗 is playing for Rayo Vallecano, and according to reports by Fabrizio Romano, his contract has been terminated, making him a free agent.
It is reported that in an interview with Marca, J罗 expressed that playing for the Colombian national team is easier for him because his teammates are of high quality and want to play well together. His comments angered Rayo Vallecano, and his release was expected. Since leaving Real Madrid, J罗's club career has been marked by frequent releases, becoming a transient figure at multiple clubs.
J罗 is a classic attacking midfielder with excellent technique, but he lacks speed and physicality. Most importantly, he is undisciplined and unprofessional, which led to his early exit from mainstream leagues. His professional attitude is quite similar to that of Neymar, prioritizing entertainment over football.