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Former Real Madrid and Monaco attacker James Rodriguez is in transfer limbo once again after his contract with Olympiacos was terminated after eight months of joining the club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2014 World Cup star joined the Greek club at the start of the 2022-23 season and made 23 appearances. During his eight-month stay at the club, the 31-year-old scored five goals and provided six assists before his contract was terminated.
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With his contract terminated, Rodriguez became a free agent and could sign for any club this summer. However, the midfielder has not played since February due to an injury.
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Read more: Alexis Alexis Mac Allister’s father put clubs on alert after statement on sons\u2019 Brighton future<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But according to Spanish publication AS<\/a>, he could be soon seen in action, with Turkish giants Galatasaray and Besiktas already in touch with him over a possible transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The club announced the termination with a tweet: “Olympiacos FC and James Rodriguez have decided to terminate their cooperation.
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James will always be part of our club and a member of the “red-and-white” family. We want to thank him for his service, and we wish him every success in the future.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since leaving Real Madrid, Rodriguez has seen his career nosedive badly, with spells in Everton, Al-Rayyan and Olympiacos following since. However, the Colombian would hope he soon signs a deal with either which would allow him to return to the pitch.
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