Bayern Munich ultimately declined to activate a permanent transfer option in the summer of 2019, forcing him to return to Real Madrid, who had originally purchased him from AS Monaco for 75 million euros after his breakout 2014 World Cup.
Personal Struggles Behind the Scenes
Concurrently, Rodriguez endured severe emotional distress during his peak years in Spain due to his marital separation from Daniela Ospina, sister of Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina.
“Lloraba,” he confessed, describing the immense sadness of returning home to an empty house after training, missing the daily presence of his daughter, Salome, who is now 13.
He emphasized the dissolution was not hostile, adding, “Con ‘Dani’ acabamos bien.”
Rodriguez confirmed he maintains daily communication with his daughter, while his ex-wife has since remarried in Medellin in 2026.
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Currently, he is focused on international duties, preparing with the Colombia national team for the 2026 World Cup group stage matches against Portugal, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
