James Rodriguez insists he is 'fine' to remain at Everton next season.
Carlo Ancelotti reunited with the 29-year-old last summer after working together at both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich before the Italian made a shock exit from his post at Goodison Park last week.
James has since been linked with a return to Madrid - and been left out of the Colombia squad for the Copa America due to contested fitness concerns - but told his social media channels he is happy at Everton.
The forward is under contract until 2022 and Everton have the option of triggering a further season at Goodison Park.
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James said when asked about a potential move to Real Madrid with Ancelotti: "I don't know. I think not.... If I stay another year [at Everton] that's fine.
“I don't think Ancelotti is going to take me.
"The cycle for me with Real Madrid is closed."
James scored six goals and made nine assists in 26 appearances for Everton last term.
