James Rodriguez signs with Leon in the Mexican first division and could play in the Club World Cup
- Colombia international James Rodriguez has joined Club Leon from Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, according to both teams' announcements.
- Rodriguez signed a one-year contract with an option for another season, as reported by local media.
- The 33-year-old midfielder played only seven games for Rayo Vallecano during his six-month stay in Spain.
- In World Cup qualifiers, Rodriguez leads Colombia with four assists, placing the team in fourth after 12 rounds.
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What is expected of Colombian James Rodriguez in Mexican football
Mexican football took one of the most important signings on the pass market.Since the next season, Mexican Lion officially introduced James Rodríguez, the Colombian star who delinked himself from Spain's Vallecan Rayo. James Rodríguez' arrival at Mexico's León is a historic news story, as the mid-center is considered one of the best players in Colombia's history and wore very important t-shirts in the world's elite such as Real Madrid and Bayern…


Colombia Star James Rodriguez Leaves La Liga For Mexico
Colombia captain and ex-Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Club Leon after a brief and unsuccessful stint with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, the clubs announced on Monday. The former Bayern Munich and Monaco playmaker joined Rayo for free at the start of the season but only made six league appearances for the Madrid club, which wished him "the best of luck". Club Leon unveiled the transfer with a dramatic video in which Rodrigue…

James Rodriguez signs with Leon in the Mexican first division and could play in the Club World Cup
MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a brief stint with Rayo Vallecano, Colombia international James Rodríguez' next stop in Mexico's top flight will be eight-time champion Leon, one of three Mexican teams which have qualified for this year's Club World Cup.
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