
James Rodriguez: Real Madrid sign Monaco forward
Real Madrid have signed Colombia forward James Rodriguez, the top
scorer in the 2014 World Cup, from Monaco for a fee which could reach
£71m.
The 23-year-old has signed a six-year deal with the Spanish giants.
Rodriguez won the Golden Boot with six goals in five matches in Brazil as Colombia reached the quarter-finals.
Madrid president Florentino Perez said: "He played
brilliantly and his goals confirmed his status as one of the best
players at the World Cup."
Rodriguez, who had a medical on Tuesday, said joining Real "is a...