James Rodriguez's departure from Rayo Vallecano has taken a burden off the club in recent days.
The Colombian completed a shock summer move to the Spanish capital after leaving Sao Paulo in August.
Despite the excitement surrounding his arrival in Vallecas, the 33-year-old's impact has been limited.
Just one start in La Liga was a clear indication of his lack of exposure and the club terminated his contract after just five months at Rayo.
Part of the exit package involves Rodriguez giving up the 'promotional portion' of his contract, which was approximately €1.2 million.
Rayo have enjoyed back-to-back wins since the start of 2025, kicking off their return to La Liga with a 2-1 home win over Celta Vigo.
The boisterous Bukaneros called on boss Inigo Perez to take to the pitch at full-time – according to Relevo – as supporters chanted against Rodriguez's lack of involvement in the matter and his rumored preference for parties.
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