Bayern sign Rodriguez on loan deal from Real
Colombian international James Rodriguez has joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan from Real Madrid, the Bundesliga club announced Wednesday.
(FILES) This file photo taken on May 6, 2017 shows Real Madrid’s Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez celebrating after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match Granada FC vs Real Madrid CF at Nuevo Los Carmenes stadium in Granada. Real Madrid’s Colombian midfielder James Rodríguez will be loaned to Bayern Munich for two years, the two football clubs announced on July 11, 2017. According to the website of the German champion, the loan contract contains a call option. / AFP PHOTO / SERGIO CAMACHO
The two clubs have agreed on a two-year deal until June 30, 2019, with the option for Bayern to buy the 25-year-old midfielder who was the top scorer at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with six goals.
“We’re delighted we’ve been able to complete this transfer,” said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
“Signing James Rodriguez was our coach Carlo Ancelotti’s biggest wish, following their successful spell working together in Madrid.
“James is a very versatile player. He’s a goalscorer himself, he sets up a lot of goals and on top of that he’s great from set-pieces. There’s no question that this transfer further increases the quality in our team.”
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