Overview
- Avellino’s sporting director Mario Aiello confirmed on Tuesday that negotiations with free agent James Rodríguez are in a decisive phase and could be completed soon.
- Reports from Marca, Goal, Football Italia and others say the parties are in advanced talks and that an announcement may follow once final terms are agreed.
- Coach Alessandro Nesta has personally courted the 35-year-old playmaker, speaking directly with James to convince him to join the Serie B side.
- Key hurdles before any move are finishing the financial details and a medical and fitness check, with observers noting questions about James’s recent club continuity and ability to adapt to Serie B’s physical tempo.
- If signed, James would join a side sitting near the top of Serie B and provide experience, creativity and media attention that could boost Avellino’s promotion push while also changing the club’s wage and match-day dynamics.