Colombia Captain James Rodriguez Signs with Mexican Club Leon

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexican club Club Leon on a free transfer from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano, signing a one-year contract with an option for another season.

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has made a significant move in his career, joining Mexican club Club Leon on a free transfer from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano. According to local media reports, Rodriguez has signed a one-year contract with Leon, which includes an option for another season. This transfer marks a new chapter in Rodriguez's career, following his brief stint with Rayo Vallecano.

Rodriguez's time at Rayo Vallecano was short-lived, as he made only seven appearances for the club this season before ending his contract. The midfielder had joined Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer earlier in the season, following an impressive performance at the Copa America, where Colombia finished as runners-up to Argentina. Rayo Vallecano confirmed the transfer in a statement, wishing Rodriguez “the best of luck in his new stage.”

Club Leon, who have won the Mexican championship eight times, welcomed Rodriguez to the team through their social media accounts. The club posted several images of Rodriguez, although they did not provide any details about the transfer. Rodriguez's move to Leon marks a new challenge in his career, and fans will be eager to see how he performs in the Liga MX.