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James Rodriguez officially left Real Madrid. The Colombian midfielder has been announced as a new player Everton.
“Everton have signed playmaker Colombian origin James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year contract, including the option to extend to a third season, “said an official statement from Everton.
Rodriguez was recently rumored to be heading to Everton. One season remaining on his contract with Real Madrid and his former coach there, Carlo Ancelotti, now wants him at Everton.
The 29-year-old is no longer part of Real Madrid’s plans, which is now being handled by Zinedine Zidane. Last season he was back together The whites after two seasons on loan at Bayern Munich, but only made 14 appearances in all competitions.
BBC reported that this transfer only cost about 20 million pounds. For Rodriguez, this is a new opportunity to revive a career that is dim.
“I am very, very happy to be at this great club, a club with such a great history, and to be here with a manager who knows me very well,” Rodriguez said on Everton’s official website.
“I’m looking forward to achieving big things here, and winning something, which is everyone’s target,” he added.
James has top experience as a footballer, having won in Portugal, Spain and Germany. He also has one Europa League champion medal with Porto and two Champions League winners medals with Madrid.
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