six-year-contract which will see him earn around six million euros a
year and keep him at Real Madrid until 2020.
The Spanish giants on Tuesday confirmed Rodriguez's signing from
French outfit AS Monaco for a fee believed to be in the region of
75-80 million euros.
The transfer makes James the third most expensive signing in the
club's history after Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldoand his former
club described the transfer as "one of the most important deals in
history".
James is another marquee signing for Real Madrid after he won the
"Golden Boot" as the top scorer in the recent World Cup held in
Brazil. He netted six times, despite Colombia being knocked out of the
competition in the quarter-finals and his goal in the round-of-16
against Uruguay was voted the best goal of the tournament.
His arrival follows that of German international Tony Kroos, after the
arrival of the World Cup winner was confirmed by Real Madrid last
week.
Real Madrid are also close to signing Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas,
another player who excelled in Brazil with the European Champions
expected to meet the Costa Rican international's buyout clause of 10
million euros.
Levante president, Francisco Catalan commented that the team from the
capital would have to pay the full 10 million euros of Navas' buyout
clause.
"The value of the clause is what it is and we have already said no to
various offers after what happened in the World Cup and it would not
be logical for us to change our posture just because it is Real
Madrid," said Catalan.
Navas' arrival at Real Madrid would open the door for either Diego
Lopez or Spain international Iker Casillas to depart from the club
before the end of the transfer window in August. Real Madrid have
already seen midfielder Casimiro move to Porto while young striker
Alvaro Morata has joined Italian champions Juventus.
Meanwhile FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez returned to training
Monday as the Spanish press reports that the 34-year-old will remain
with the club for another season after speculation he could end his
career playing in either the USA or Qatar.
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