James Rodriguez was on the lips of all of Colombia on Wednesday at the possibility of leaving Everton to continue his career in Turkish football, but Basaksehir made a tough decision.
James Rodríguez was without a doubt one of the most desired names in this passing market, from his great possibility of moving to AC Milan to smaller teams such as in the Italian or Portuguese league.
Although in Colombia they dreamed of seeing the “warm;” in a new institution and thus leave Everton, the truth is that the chances of emigrating were finally dissolved last September 1 with the closure of the market.
All indications are that the former Real Madrid would remain one more season in the Toffees, where he would be under the orders of Rafael Benitez after the departure of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach.
However, in Turkey the transfer market remained open until this Wednesday 8, being one of the few leagues that stretched this period, so there arose the possibility that James would find a new destination.
At the last minute, Istanbul Basaksehir tried to negotiate the transfer of the 10 of the Colombia National Team, but the times were not enough even though there was an agreement between the clubs and it ended up dissolving the only opportunity to emigrate.
According to the Turkish press, the player turned down the offer because it did not come close to his salary wishes and that is why he will remain in the Premier League until 2022, shattering the dreams of all those who dreamed of seeing him in a new institution.