"The decision about my future depends on Real Madrid", James said to 'Marca'. "I can't do anything...", he continued.
The Colombia star wanted to make it clear that, up until now, he has had no contact with the Madrid manager: "I have never spoken to Zidane", he said.
At the moment, however, he only wants to focus on the Copa America: "Now I'm just thinking about this tournament. I still don't know which club I'm going to. I want to be calm," he said.
After Bayern Munich didn't take up an option to buy the midfielder after his two-year loan spell in Germany, James will return to Real Madrid.
The ball is now in the Spanish giants' court, as they must decide whether to give the 27 year-old a chance in the first team or find a new home for him elsewhere.
Napoli are the team that have most strongly been linked with James. Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed that Ancelotti has asked for the player and that the Italian side are working towards a deal with 'Los Blancos'.