'Like Napoli signing Diego Maradona' – James Rodriguez to be treated as a 'Formula 1 driver' by Rayo Vallecano after ex-Real Madrid star's surprise La Liga return

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Rayo Vallecano president Martin Presa has compared the signing of "Formula 1 driver" James Rodriguez to Diego Maradona's move to Napoli in 1984.

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  • Rodriguez returns to La Liga
  • Left Sao Paulo this summer
  • Colombian starred at Copa America
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