James wants out of Real Madrid

Real Madrid Colombian upset over lack of playing time

James Rodriguez has decided that his time with Real Madrid is coming to an end, frustrated at a lack of playing time and how his second season at Los Blancos has turned out.

Only two weeks ago, agent Jorge Mendes played down talk of an exit claiming that the 24-year-old was non-transferable but after a disappointing season in Spain, James has had other ideas.

Before leaving for the Copa America with Colombia, James made it clear that he demands more playing time and it is believed that Zinedine Zidane's decision not to play the 80 million euro signing at any point during the Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid was the final straw.

James has seen Lucas Vazquez and Isco move ahead of him in the pecking order and while they were both introduced by Zidane in the final, the former Monaco player remained as an unused sub.

"I'm not here to be on the bench," the Colombian said after the final.

Despite this, the situation remains calm with no animosity between the two parties; James celebrated lifting the trophy with his teammates while the club are satisfied with his contribution. 

James' release clause from the contract he signed in 2014 is a staggering 500 million euros which obviously prices him out of the market.

However, Real do not want to hold a player at the club against their will and so despite not actively seeking a sale, the attacking midfielder may still be available this summer.