James Rodríguez is more of a fixture at León than ever: this is how he looks in this season's new jerseys.

James Rodríguez is getting ready to start the new season in top form with León in Mexican soccer. Amid doubts about whether the number 10 would continue with the team, right in the middle of the transfer window, the player cleared up all doubts by appearing as the face of the team's new jersey.

In recent days, James' name, as usual, has been mentioned as a possible return to Spain, specifically to Real Oviedo , which has achieved promotion. However, sources in Mexico have confirmed that James is firm and will fulfill his contract with León.

The number 10 midfielder is part of the team's preseason training camp. Although he arrived a day later than expected because he was on leave and didn't play in the Copa Morelos matches, James is already getting ready to prepare for the new season in top form.

Meanwhile, there was great anticipation for the launch of Club León's new jersey, which this Wednesday revealed what its new look will be.

One of those chosen for the kit launch campaign was their star, James Rodríguez, who appears all smiles wearing the home jersey, in the usual green hue.

The shirt has vertical stripes in other shades of green, and a V-neck.

James also posed in Club León's new away jersey. The traditional white kit features emerald green trim on the sleeves and V-neck.

León is now fully operational, under the technical direction of coach Eduardo Berizzo. The team played a few preparation matches in the Copa Morelos, where they reached the final and lost to Chivas de Guadalajara. León's official debut of the new season will be against San Luis.

James joined the preseason a day later than expected. "Nice to see you, captain!" the Lions wrote on social media to welcome the Cúcuta midfielder.

According to journalist Paco Montes, the player from Norte de Santander was absent during the first days of preseason because he was in Miami, United States, resolving some personal issues and had asked the club for permission.

León, after the blow last season, when they fizzled out in the final stretch and were subsequently eliminated from the Club World Cup by FIFA, are hoping to be at their best in the new championship, just as they started the previous tournament, where they excelled with their assists. James also has that revenge and will seek to become a Mexican soccer champion.

James Rodríguez's last official match was on Tuesday, June 10, when the Colombian national team drew against Argentina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. In that match, the Cúcuta native played 73 minutes, but the highlight was his clash with Lionel Messi.

After the double date of World Cup qualifiers, the player had a rest period during which he traveled, spent time with his family, and fulfilled business commitments.

In response to reports of interest from Oviedo, which is part of the Pachuca business group and the same owner as León, León president Jesús Martínez said: "James is very happy in the city. His contract ends in December, and that contract will be honored."