James Rodriguez Says Real Madrid Move Was His Dream

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James Rodriguez Says Real Madrid Move Was His Dream

In his Netflix documentary, Rodriguez recalled choosing Madrid despite other offers after Jorge Mendes told him, “Real Madrid want you.” He said, “The Real Madrid train would only come once.” He called Ancelotti “like a father,” clashed with Benitez, respected Zidane’s title-winning choices and said leaving Madrid broke his heart before joining Bayern over Manchester United instead.

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