Gil Marin: James' move to Atletico Madrid depends on Florentino Perez LaLiga Rojiblancos' CEO says it's up to Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid's Chief Executive Officer, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, stated that the fate of James Rodriguez's proposed move to Los Colchoneros depends on Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.

The Colombian attacking-midfielder has been linked with a switch to Real Madrid's city rivals throughout the summer, and Gil Marin did not hide his club's interest in the 28-year-old.

"I know that many Atletico Madrid fans would like [James]," he told ESPN.

"Additionally, speaking with some players, they believe he would bring that special quality and that is good for us.

"I know that our coach likes him, that James does not want to continue at Real Madrid and that Real Madrid do not want him to continue, but there have to be many circumstances for [the transfer] to become possible. It would be very nice," he added.

Commenting on whom he felt James' potential transfer to Atletico hinged on, Gil Marin made his opinion clear.

"It depends very much on the president of Real Madrid."