Angelo Fabiani, the sporting director of Lazio, has stated that the club will never sign James Rodríguez despite his good performance in the Copa América. The reason given is his age (33 years) and his limited number of matches in recent years.

Lazio plans to meet James Rodríguez's representatives next week to discuss the feasibility of the transaction in terms of salaries, commissions, and bonuses. The club aims to minimize economic risks in case the deal fails. James Rodríguez, currently a free agent after terminating his contract with São Paulo, is interested in returning to Europe and is open to playing in Italy.

James Rodríguez is attracting significant interest from various clubs, including European ones. He is currently negotiating a contract termination with São Paulo. Lazio is particularly interested in him to strengthen their midfield after the departures of Luis Alberto and Kamada. Despite his high salary of 3.5 million euros per year, Cristian Ledesma, a former captain of Lazio, believes the club should make the effort to sign him.

James Rodríguez (33) showcased an impressive performance in the recent Copa América with Colombia, marking a sort of footballing revival for him. Various media sources report that Lazio has reached out to James's representatives to express their interest in signing the Colombian star. The team, set to be managed by Marco Baroni this season, aims to make a significant impact with a marquee signing and believes James is the ideal candidate. The Colombian's age is not a concern for them, and the management at Stadio Olimpico in Rome believes he is at the perfect stage to deliver top performances in 'calcio'.