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I never saw James play before the WC but is he really that much better of a footballer than Isco, or did he just get hot in the WC. 90M seems like a lot to pay for someone who isn't a proven sure fire commodity in a top league, like Gareth Bale was.
He's a better playmaker and makes better decisions than Isco does. Isco sometimes holds the ball too long, James has that advantage over him. I've always called him a mini Zidane.
When it comes down to controlling the ball they're both fantastic and I think Isco is a better finisher in the box (even tho Rodriguez scored a bunch of goals in the WC). But J-Rod can score from a variety of different ways tho (volleys, outside the box, headers), something Isco can't really do.
They're both great, I don't think Real need him but if they get J-Rod I hope Isco gets a chance to play somewhere. I'd loan him out, somewhere in Italy or Portugal. I wouldn't give up on Isco yet.