Rayo Vallecano president Martín Presa has expressed his delight at the signing of Colombia star James Rodríguez on a free transfer. He likened this move to Maradona’s arrival at Napoli in 1984, highlighting the significance of this acquisition for the Madrid club. Presa credited Radamel Falcao for helping facilitate the surprise transfer, emphasizing the role of mutual connections in making this deal possible.
Presa emphasized that Rodríguez would not be rushed into action, considering his recent participation in the Copa América. Given that the forward last played in the final of the tournament on July 14 in Miami, the club intends to handle his return with caution. Presa likened Rodríguez to a Formula 1 driver, indicating the need to manage his fitness carefully to ensure his availability throughout the season.
In addition to Rodríguez’s signing, Rayo Vallecano is exploring the possibility of adding Memphis Depay as a free agent to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming season. While initial reports were dismissed as rumors by Depay’s team, a source within Rayo Vallecano revealed that they are indeed considering his arrival. The club views Depay’s potential signing as a significant boost in their centennial year, marking 100 years of history for the Madrid-based team.
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding the prospect of signing Depay, the club acknowledges the complexities involved in securing the deal from an economic standpoint. The potential transfer may hinge on the departure of Raul de Tomás from the club, presenting a financial hurdle that needs to be overcome for Depay’s arrival to materialize. Nevertheless, Rayo Vallecano remains optimistic about the possibility of adding Depay to their squad.
Rayo Vallecano is set to face Barcelona in an upcoming match, with the Catalan club introducing new signing Dani Olmo to their lineup. The injury to Andreas Christensen has paved the way for Olmo’s registration, adding another dimension to Barcelona’s squad ahead of the fixture. Rayo Vallecano will look to make an impact in this match as they continue to strengthen their team for the upcoming season.
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