James Rodríguez leaves São Paulo and signs with Olympiacos
The Colombian midfielder is back in Europe
After terminating his contract with São Paulo, James Rodríguez has signed a one-year deal with Greek club Olympiacos. The move marks a return to Europe for the 31-year-old, who has spent the last two seasons in Brazil.
The deal
The transfer was confirmed by both clubs on Thursday, September 15, 2023. Rodríguez will reportedly earn €2.5 million per year at Olympiacos, a significant reduction from the €6 million per year he was earning at São Paulo.
The Colombian midfielder left São Paulo after just six months, having failed to impress. He made only 15 appearances for the Brazilian club, scoring one goal and providing two assists.
What's next for Rodríguez?
Rodríguez will be hoping to revive his career at Olympiacos. The Greek club is a regular competitor in the Champions League, and Rodríguez will be hoping to help them achieve success in Europe's top club competition.
The Colombian midfielder is still only 31 years old, and he has a lot of experience at the highest level. He has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Everton.
Rodríguez will be hoping to use his experience to help Olympiacos achieve success in the coming season. The Greek club will be competing in the Champions League, and they will be hoping to make a deep run in the competition.
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