James Rodriguez
Everton star claims playing alongside Ancelotti signing is a dream come true for him
Everton forward Richarlison has heaped praise on the Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid player moved to Goodison Park this summer and he has been sensational for Everton so far. He has been one of the best players in the league and Richarlison claims that it is a dream come true for him to play alongside a player of Rodriguez’ calibre. He said to FIFA: “I’ve fulfilled so many dreams already that I’m so grateful for. Playing alongside James Rodriguez is another one. I dreamed of playing for the Seleção innumerable times since I was very little, and playing alongside Neymar, Coutinho, all the Seleção players is a big dream for me. Gabriel Jesus is another. We’re from the same age group and when I was in the youth national teams, he was already a star, already playin...
Victor Ikpeba: Alex Iwobi no longer in Carlo Ancelotti’s plans
Everton coach, Carlo Ancelotti, according to Victor Ikpeba, may no longer have Alex Iwobi in his plans after the gaffer completely left the Super Eagles star out of Everton’s squad in their opening game of the new season against Tottenham. Iwobi was not listed in the Everton team that beat host Tottenham 1-0 at the weekend prompting former Nigeria international, Ikpeba to suggest that the Toffees’ boss no longer fancy the former Arsenal forward in his team. Ikpeba while speaking on Monday Night Football monitored on Super Sports, says Ancelotti’s arrival at the Goodison Park could see Iwobi struggle for game time at Everton with the Italian gaffer having signed new players. Iwobi who joined Everton last season in a €30million move from Arsenal score one goal in 25 Premier League appearance...
John Barnes has shared his doubts over one Everton summer signing
John Barnes suggested on Bonus Code Bets that James Rodriguez could struggle for Everton in the Premier League. The former Liverpool star has spoken highly of James’s technical ability, but he is not convinced that the Colombia international can succeed in the top flight of English football, at least in his first season. Everton recently signed the 29-year-old – who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – from Spanish and European giants Real Madrid. Banes said about James on Bonus Code Bets: “He is technically very good, but the physicality of the Premier League is a tough adjustment for attacking midfield players, it might be too much for him in his first season. “Players like himself, although tactically brilliant, lack in strength and physicality which may make t...
Everton in ‘pole position’ to sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is reportedly close to making a loan move to Everton following his breakthrough campaign in the Premier League. After loan spells at Brighton and Hull, Tomori impressed as he spent the 2018/19 season at Derby County, featuring in 55 games in all competitions for then Rams boss Frank Lampard. Lampard would go on to return to his spiritual home at Stamford Bridge following the departure of Maurizio Sarri to Juventus, the club legend not showing any fear in handing a number of opportunities to a number of young players. While Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount were instantly thrust into the Chelsea side by Lampard, Tomori would be handed his chance in the fourth game of the season after the Blues sluggish start to the season, having conceded seven goals in the openin...
Everton sign Abdoulaye Doucouré from Watford
Everton have confirmed the signing of Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucouré. The Frenchman joins the likes of Allan and James Rodriguez as summer recruits for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. The 27-year-old has signed on a three-year deal with an option for a fourth. 🇫🇷 | And another one… Bienvenue, @abdoudoucoure16! 🔵#BienvenueDoucouré pic.twitter.com/pHYJ0w2b86 — Everton (@Everton) September 8, 2020 “I have been waiting a long time to come here and now it has happened so I am very happy,” Doucoure told evertonfc.com. “I had some interest from other clubs but from the beginning when Everton showed an interest in me I told my agent to focus on Everton. “It was the only club I wanted to join. “Everton has a big history in English football and it is a good club for me to have...
‘Happy’: James Rodriguez shares brilliant reaction on Twitter after signing for Everton
Everton completed their second signing of the summer yesterday after landing James Rodriguez from Real Madrid. The Toffees signed Allan from Napoli last week, and are reportedly set to sign Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford this week. The Colombian attacking midfielder took to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after completing the move. A new stage for a new challenge in my career. Happy, eager to start and full of ambition, dedication and commitment. Una nueva etapa y un nuevo desafío en mi carrera. Feliz, con muchas ganas de empezar, lleno de ilusión y compromiso.@Everton 💙 pic.twitter.com/JmPYoTP4u8 — James Rodríguez (@jamesdrodriguez) September 7, 2020 Everton have reportedly paid £20m to secure the signature of Rodriguez. The 29-year-old has penned...
Thomas Muller sends four-word message as Everton sign James Rodriguez
Everton completed the signing of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid yesterday. The 29-year-old has joined the club on a two-year deal, with an option of extending it for another year. Everton have reportedly paid £20m to secure the signature of the former Monaco attacking midfielder. Bayern Munich superstar Thomas Muller took to Twitter yesterday to send a lovely four-word message to Rodriguez following his move to Everton. Good luck at @Everton, @jamesdrodriguez ✊ https://t.co/TjYqZ5gTOy — Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) September 7, 2020 Rodriguez, who won the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Brazil in 2014, struggled to make an impact under Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid. The Colombian said yesterday that Carlo Ancelotti was the big reason why chose to join the Merseyside club. In...
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid blocked my return to Premier League
Gareth Bale has accused Real Madrid of making it “very difficult” to leave the Spanish club as the Wales forward looks to end his Bernabeu exile. Bale is out of favour with Real manager Zinedine Zidane and played just 48 minutes of Madrid’s 12 games when the Spanish season resumed after the coronavirus lockdown. Zidane, who has feuded with Bale throughout his two spells in charge, said the winger did not want to play in last season’s Champions League last-16 second-leg tie at Manchester City. Bale has two years left on his Real contract, but there appears little chance he will force his way into the manager’s plans. The 31-year-old almost joined Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning in 2019 before Real pulled the plug on the deal, a decision that still irks Bale. “I think the club needs...
‘Fact’: Journalist claims 76-cap int’l ‘would soon be traveling’ to join Everton
Everton are close to securing a deal for James Rodriguez this summer. Carlo Ancelotti is looking to bolster his attacking department and has earmarked the Real Madrid attacking-midfielder as a potential option. The 29-year-old, who joined Madrid in 2014, has made 125 appearances for the club in all competitions. However, he is not in Zinedine Zidane’s first-team plans, and Los Blancos are looking to offload him. Everton are in talks to sign the 29-year-old who has just 12 months left on his Madrid contract. According to Winsports Tv journalist, Carlos Aleman, Rodriguez is close to joining the Toffees, and only fringes of the deal needed to be finalized. He has claimed that the 76-times capped Colombian international will shortly be traveling to Liverpool to complete his move to Goodison Pa...
James Rodriguez set to join Everton
James Rodriguez is very close to completing a move to Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton. The Italian coach has been key in convincing the Real Madrid midfielder and, while negotiations are not yet closed, they are on the right track. An agreement could be closed between Everton and Real Madrid for a fee between 25 and 30 million euros. Ancelotti got the best out of James in a Real Madrid shirt during the 2014/15 season, while the 61-year-old also brought the playmaker to Bayern Munich on a loan deal in 2017. The relationship between Ancelotti and James is strong, which is why the 29-year-old has given the green light to move to Everton ahead of other options he had on the table. James stated in an interview with a Mexican media outlet last week that his priority is to leave Real Madrid for a club ...
Report: Everton clear favourites to sign £28.8m-rated attacker due to Carlo Ancelotti
Everton are regarded as the clear favourites to sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid during the current transfer window, a report from The Telegraph claims. The Colombian has less than 11 months remaining on his contract with Los Blancos and the club are likely to sanction his sale rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next year. Galatasaray have recently been credited with an interest in the former AS Monaco star, but it is reported that the Toffees are still leading the race to sign the 29-year-old. Rodriguez has previously played under Toffees boss Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and Bayern Munich and he is said to be keen on a reunion with the legendary Italian manager. Ancelotti had looked to sign the playmaker when he was the head coach of Napoli last summer, but Los Blancos...
Report confirms Everton have offered a 4-yr-deal to 29-yr-old target, Ancelotti a fan
Everton have been linked with a move for James Rodriguez in recent weeks. The Colombian is thought to be keen on an exit from Real Madrid this summer after being falling down the pecking order under Zinedine Zidane. A move to Everton could allow him to play more often and Carlo Ancelotti could help him regain his form. The 29-year-old is a world-class player on his day and he could improve Everton a lot if he can recapture his form and confidence. As per Spanish outlet Sport (via Sportwitness), Everton have offered the player a four-year contract but Rodrigues is not too keen on a move to Goodison Park. Perhaps he is holding out for a bigger club. It will be interesting to see where he ends up eventually. Atletico Madrid are thought to be an option for the player. Rodriguez worked with Anc...
