And Matthaus has spoke with the Colombian and said that Cristiano Ronaldo wants James to make the switch too.
Matthaus told AS: “We [himself and Rodriguez] had a conversation two weeks ago, during the celebration of Bayern’s Bundesliga win.
“I see him at Juventus.
“He is very close to Cristiano Ronaldo and told me that he was in contact with him and that he has told him that he wants to have him at Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants one Real Madrid ace at Juventus - Lothar Matthaus (Image: GETTY)
Cristiano Ronaldo wants one Real Madrid ace at Juventus - Lothar Matthaus (Image: GETTY)
“I understand why as James can serve Ronaldo so that he can score and the two of them can shine.”
Rodriguez himself is currently with the Colombia national team ahead of this summer’s Copa America.
And his focus is on that despite uncertainty over his future.
The forward recently said: "I'm in selection mode now.
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