Oscar Cordoba He had a great career as a footballer and in Boca he left his name recorded in one of the most glorious eras. In each of his appearances before the media, the former goalkeeper remembers Xeneize with great affection and in some cases, he recommended one or another Colombian player. And at the beginning of this transfer market, the club’s emblem specifically referred to a star who was linked in recent weeks.
Currently, the team has foreigners such as Miguel Merentiel either Edinson Cavani and one of the latest rumors named James Rodríguez as a possibility. Although there is nothing firm about this player, the former goalkeeper took advantage of his space and sent a strong message on ESPN F90. “If he is not recovered to be able to sustain that hustle and bustle and that demand, he can be turned around.“, in reference to the lack of minutes and his injuries.
What did Óscar Córdoba say about the rumors linking James Rodríguez with Boca?
After a long career in Europe and a brief stint in Qatari football, James Rodríguez returned to South America to wear the shirt Saint Paul. Almost a year after his arrival in Brazil, rumors arose again of a possible arrival at Xeneize. Taking into account the other names they are considering, the leadership would not have him among their plans for what is to come.
After this came to light, Córdoba gave his point of view and mentioned that his incorporation would be detrimental. “It is no secret that he is a great player. All his talent at the service of Boca and with a sharp Edinson Cavani would be spectacular. The issue is its continuity. In an institution like Boca you have to play, Sunday to Sunday or Sunday-Wednesday-Sunday. There are no warm waters there”.
Furthermore, he pointed out the references and confessed: “At this moment, for example, in the last game one of his references, who is Marcos Rojo, was sent off after 30 minutes. It was seen that he hit so much that he was looking to be expelled. So he needs references who show that they are important to the institution.”.
In Boca they also talked about the rumors of James Rodríguez and Boca
It is not the first time that the former Real Madrid has been linked to the Ribera team. The midfielder, who has a contract with the São Paulo team until mid-2025, sounded at Xeneize and at Football Council They expressed their position. Weeks ago, Mauricio Serna spoke about his compatriot and was realistic about this issue.
“Who wouldn’t like to have James Rodríguez on their team? Here, in Argentina, many rumors come out, especially now that the pass book is opened, which is the strongest. I saw that James’ name came up on the networks, but he is a world player. From there to having it there is a very long road”Chicho mentioned in dialogue with Radio Caracol.
