There has been a lot of rumours flying about James Rodriguez moving back to his old club. But the player has confirmed in a recent interview that he is determined to stay at Bayern Munich.
James Rodriguez’s loan spell ends next season.
James is in Miami where Bayern faces Manchester City in the International Champions Cup on Saturday night but isn’t taking part in the match. He returns to Germany on Monday and will be back in training next week.
James said he’ll be eager to listen to what the manager has planned for him as he looks to help Bayern to another Bundesliga title.
“I think my future is here. There are a lot of rumors, they talk about a lot of clubs. But right now I’m thinking about Bayern Munich. That’s my present, and I’m happy here.”
The midfielder also said he’d be open to a longer stay with the Bavarians should they exercise their option to buy the player’s rights after a the two-year loan from Madrid expires.
“Yeah, why not? Bayern is a big club, a top club also. I’m good here, and why not stay here for years? If they want me to be here, I’ll be thankful with them because it’s a club that put its confidence in me, so I feel all their love. Why not stay here for years? I think it’s a good option.”
Rodriguez scored seven goals and had 11 assists in league play last season. But he wasn’t so sure he’d take to life in Munich like he did. His opinion of the Bundesliga has changed since he arrived.
“It’s a good league and you’re always playing in full stadiums. It’s a league that also has good atmospheres. I think it’s a league I’ve enjoyed a lot.I thought it was going to be a bit bad or worse, but it’s good, it has a good level. I say that because the Bundesliga isn’t watched much outside the country. So when you’re inside it you see it in another way. I think it’s a good league – and for me it’s a top league.”