Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodríguez, aged 34, was linked with a move to Cruz Azul, as well as Pumas, within Liga MX. However, the possibility of the player remaining in Mexican football weakened over the weeks as negotiations with interested clubs did not prosper. Rodríguez plays for Club León FC, which he joined in January 2025. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.50m. The decorated international has 122 caps and 31 goals for Colombia. In the current 2025/2026 Liga MX Apertura season, he has recorded 3 goals and 2 assists in 14 appearances.