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James Rodríguez to Leave Club León at Year’s End, Eyes MLS Move

Reports point to an MLS Eastern Conference destination after a 9-goal, 5-assist campaign in Mexico.

Overview

  • Goal.com reports the Colombian playmaker will become a free agent when his Club León contract expires on December 31, 2025.
  • Multiple outlets say he is leaning toward MLS, with Fox Sports linking him to an Eastern Conference club, though no deal is in place.
  • Top Liga MX teams including Tigres, Monterrey, América, Toluca, and Cruz Azul have been cited as interested suitors.
  • James made 34 appearances for León this season across competitions, recording nine goals and five assists for an inconsistent side.
  • This would mark his third free-agent exit after Olympiacos and São Paulo, as debate grows over his fit in MLS, including calls to sign him only on a TAM deal.