Real Madrid have signed Colombian star
James Rodriguez from Monaco in a
£63million deal.
The 23-year-old succesfully passed a
medical in Madrid this morning before
agreeing a six-year deal and is scheduled
to be unveiled in the Spanish capital this
evening.
Rodriguez will join up with Cristiano
Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema
to provide a formidable attacking threat
for the Champions League winners.
Rodriguez was one of the stars of the
World Cup, scoring six goals for his country
on his way to winning the tournament’s
Golden Boot award.
The attacking midfielder scored the goal
of the tournament at the World Cup with a
stunning volley against Uruguay in the last
16.
He makes the move to the Spanish capital
after spending one season at Monaco, whom
he joined from FC Porto for £35million last
summer.
Rodriguez scored nine goals and registered
12 assists for Monaco last season as they
finished second in Ligue 1 behind Paris
Saint-Germain.
A Real statement read: "The player will be
presented today, Tuesday 22 July, at 20:00
CET (7pm), in the Santiago Bernabéu's
presidential box."Following that, James
Rodríguez will take his first steps on the
Santiago Bernabéu's pitch wearing the Real
Madrid jersey and will then answer
questions from the media outlets in
attendance in the press room."
A statement on Monaco’s official website
read: "The club would like to take the
opportunity to thank James for the role he
played in getting the club back to the
Champions League and wishes him the very
best for the future.
"The club had no intention to sell the
player, however the time came when the
solution of a transfer was considered to be
the most beneficial solution for all parties.
"Monaco is proud to be a party to one of
the most significant transfers in football
history.
"Monaco is a club that will continue to grow
and remains focused on the future. More
than ever it has the ambition to strengthen
the team and continue to progress for next
season."
Rodriguez began his professional career
with Colombian side Envigado before moving
down to Argentinian club Banfield aged 17.
His performances for the Buenos Aires
outfit attracted the attention of Porto,
who signed him for £4million in 2010, and
three years later he joined Monaco for
£38.5million after helping the Portuguese
side win a hat-trick of league titles and
the 2011 Europa League.

Hala Madrid! Always going for the best. Hoping James continues his exploit on the pitch.

simplyOJ: Hala Madrid! Always going for the best. Hoping James continues his exploit on the pitch.

Real Madrid with ridiculous buy,is James worth that amount? someone who manage to score 9 goals in a whole season,let wait and see.