James Rodriguez completes Real Madrid Move

James Rodriguez

Real Madrid have signed Colombian star James Rodriguez from Monaco in a £63million deal.

The 23-year-old successfully passed a medical in Madrid on Tuesday before agreeing a six-year deal and was scheduled to be unveiled in the Spanish capital on Tuesday, Sky Sports reports.

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 £35m 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.

“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.”

A Real statement read, “The player will be presented today, Tuesday 22 July, 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.

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