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Despite James Rodriguez insisting he wants to leave in January, it seems Real Madrid will not let him leave without a fight.

According to Spanish media outlet Marca, Real Madrid will block James Rodriguez from moving to Chelsea before June 30, 2017 despite claims by the player that he wants to leave.

According to the report, Real Madrid will only let James Rodriguez leave in January if a club pays his €500 million buyout clause or Rodriguez submits a transfer request.

Real Madrid have been reportedly angered by James Rodriguez statements claiming he wants to leave Real Madrid following the Club World Cup final which Real Madrid won.