Daniel Ruiz could leave Botafogo if James Rodríguez rejects the offer: it’s plan B | Colombian Soccer | Betplay League

It has been told many times: the only club that, for now, has put money on the table to keep James Rodríguez is Botafogo from Brazil.

Apparently he already told them no, thank you, that he is still waiting for an option in Europe, surely he still has football to open up space. But the market is still open and, if in the end nothing materializes and he insists on leaving Al-Rayyan, the check, which would be for 5 million dollars to the Qataris to give him the green light, would still be on the desk.

However, a first refusal is already an alert and that is why Botafogo does not want to sit and wait to think of a plan B. It will not have to debate too much either because the chosen one would also be Colombian, also left-handed, also talented but with the advantage of ten years younger: Daniel Ruiz.

Already at the beginning of the year, especially after Milloanrios’ duels against Fluminense for the Copa Libertadores, interest was mentioned and there was even talk of a first offer for 3 million dollars, which the blues ruled out as insufficient.

Now the situation would be different and the player himself could push to make the leap to international football that a nascent career demands, another advantage compared to James, whose curve is already downward.

The version is confirmed by the Brazilian journalist Madeiros, who has commented on his Twitter account: “Botafogo is interested in the midfielder, the Colombian jewel. The player is currently valued at 4 million euros and is only 20 years old. the possibility of advancing in the negotiation”.

The market is just beginning and there can be many movements. Will Botafogo insist on an already great James or will it bet on a Ruiz with a present and a future?