Real Madrid confirm signing of James Rodriguez from AS Monaco
Real Madrid have announced the signing of AS Monaco starlet James Rodriguez for a fee rumoured to be around €85m, the club’s official website has announced.
The 23-year-old had a stellar World Cup campaign, winning the Golden Boot with six goals to his name, and is the second signing made by the Champions League winner this season after their signing of Bayern Munich’s Toni Kroos was recently confirmed by the club last week. He had passed the medical at Madrid on Tuesday morning, and agreed to a six-year deal with the Whites.
Rodriguez’s brilliant performance at the World Cup helped him get a nomination for UEFA’s Best Player in Europe award which will be presented on 28th August in Monaco.
Statement released by Real Madrid
“Real Madrid CF and AS Monaco FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player James Rodriguez, who is linked to the club over the next six seasons. player will be presented today Tuesday, July 22, at 20:00 pm in the Royal Box Bernabeu. Subsequently, James Rodriguez first tread the turf of the Bernabeu Real Madrid shirt and serve the media in the press room.”
Statement released by AS Monaco
“AS Monaco is proud to have helped James Rodriguez reveal his talent to the world as he notably made his mark on the 2014 World Cup in Brazil winning the golden boot” Vadim Vasilyev, Vice-Chairman and CEO of AS Monaco was quoted on the club’s official website. “James is a fantastic player who achieved great things with AS Monaco.”
“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. AS Monaco is proud to be a party to one of the most significant transfers in football history.”
“AS 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.”
A compilation of James Rodriguez’ skills