James Rodríguez was initially expected to join Boca Juniors before Club León became the more likely destination.

James Rodríguez has terminated his contract with Rayo Vallecano and is set to leave the Madrid club with an unknown destination. Boca Juniors has been interested in signing him for months.

Rayo Vallecano is planning to end the contract of James Rodríguez due to his limited playtime this season, making January an ideal time for him to explore new opportunities. Boca Juniors, who had shown interest in James prior to his transfer to Rayo, is keen on acquiring him. It has been reported that Gago, the coach of Boca, is seeking a left-footed midfielder, and James is seen as a suitable candidate, generating excitement among Boca's fans who are looking forward to high-profile signings. Despite being the most talented player in Rayo's squad, the Colombian midfielder has only participated in 205 minutes over 7 matches in six months under the management of coach Iñigo Pérez, who reportedly favors other players in his selection. This lack of playtime has contributed to Rayo's decision to consider parting ways with James, thereby providing Boca Juniors with the opportunity to actively pursue him, especially as they aim to bolster their squad in response to their rival River Plate's successful acquisitions this season.