James Rodríguez will officially become a free agent in January 2026 after Club León decided not to renew his contract. The Colombian playmaker has struggled with injuries and inconsistent performances during his time in Mexico. Despite his immense talent and past stardom in Europe, recurring fitness issues have halted his career progression, leaving him searching for a new challenge. ⚽🇨🇴
Atalanta are reportedly close to appointing Raffaele Palladino as their new head coach. The Italian tactician has impressed during his spell at Monza with his modern playing philosophy and development of young talent. Atalanta’s board believes Palladino aligns perfectly with their long-term vision, and the official announcement is expected soon once final details are settled. ⚫🔵✍️
Belgian stars Romeo Lavia and Thibaut Courtois have both suffered fresh injury setbacks. Lavia sustained a quadriceps injury during Chelsea’s 2-2 UCL draw with Qarabag FK and will be sidelined for about a month. Meanwhile, Courtois picked up an abductor muscle injury against Rayo Vallecano and is expected to return after the international break. Both will undergo recovery monitoring. 🤕⚽
