James Rodriguez is on the verge of joining Rayo Vallecano, with the official bid sent today. The contract is expected to last until June 2025, with an option for an additional season. This marks a significant return to Madrid for Rodriguez, who previously played for Real Madrid.
- James Rodriguez is set to join Rayo Vallecano with a contract until June 2025.
- The deal includes an option for an additional season.
- This move marks Rodriguez’s return to Madrid, where he previously played for Real Madrid.
Overview of James Rodriguez’s Transfer
James Rodriguez, the Colombian midfielder, is on the verge of joining Rayo Vallecano. The official bid has been sent, and the contract is expected to last until June 2025, with an option for an additional season. This move marks a significant return to Madrid for Rodriguez, who previously played for Real Madrid.
🚨🇨🇴 James Rodriguez, on the verge of joining Rayo Vallecano as official bid has been sent today.
Contract until June 2025 plus option for one more season.
Almost there. 🤝🏻 @PSierraR https://t.co/KkKwkXX0jB
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Career Statistics
- Full Name: James David Rodríguez Rubio
- Date of Birth: July 12, 1991
- Nationality: Colombian
- Position: Attacking Midfielder / Winger
Club Career
James Rodriguez has had an extensive club career, playing for several top clubs around the world. Here is a summary of his club career:
- Envigado (2006–2008)
- Appearances: 30
- Goals: 9
- Banfield (2008–2010)
- Appearances: 42
- Goals: 5
- Porto (2010–2013)
- Appearances: 63
- Goals: 25
- Monaco (2013–2014)
- Appearances: 34
- Goals: 9
- Real Madrid (2014–2020)
- Appearances: 85
- Goals: 29
- Bayern Munich (Loan, 2017–2019)
- Appearances: 43
- Goals: 14
- Everton (2020–2021)
- Appearances: 23
- Goals: 6
- Al Rayyan (2021–2022)
- Appearances: 14
- Goals: 4
- Olympiacos (2022–2023)
- Appearances: 20
- Goals: 5
- São Paulo (2023–2024)
- Appearances: 12
- Goals: 3
International Career
- Colombia National Team (2011–Present)
- Appearances: 90
- Goals: 24
Previous Transfers and Fees
- Porto to Monaco (2013): €45 million
- Monaco to Real Madrid (2014): €75 million
- Real Madrid to Bayern Munich (Loan, 2017): €13 million (loan fee)
- Real Madrid to Everton (2020): Free transfer
- Everton to Al Rayyan (2021): Undisclosed fee
- Al Rayyan to Olympiacos (2022): Free transfer
- Olympiacos to São Paulo (2023): Free transfer
Recent Performance
James Rodriguez recently starred at the Copa América held in the United States, where he contributed a tournament-record six assists, helping Colombia reach the final before losing to Argentina.
Context of the Transfer
Rayo Vallecano, based in the Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid, is eager to sign Rodriguez to boost their squad and fan base, especially as they approach their centenary celebrations. The club has been working on this transfer for weeks, and despite economic control requirements from LaLiga, they are close to finalizing the deal.
For more insights into James Rodriguez’s transfer, check out:
- ESPN Article on James Rodriguez’s Transfer
- AS Article on James Rodriguez
- Football Espana Article on James Rodriguez
