Colombia’s Rodriguez joins Rayo Vallecano on free transfer

The 33-year-old, who made 125 appearances for La Liga giants Real Madrid between 2014-2020, joins Vallecano after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo. Vallecano did not disclose the length of the contract.

Published : Aug 26, 2024 21:35 IST - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO: James Rodriguez joins Vallecano after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo. 
FILE PHOTO: James Rodriguez joins Vallecano after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS
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FILE PHOTO: James Rodriguez joins Vallecano after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo.  | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has returned to La Liga for a second stint after signing with Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, the Spanish club announced on Monday.

The 33-year-old, who made 125 appearances for La Liga giants Real Madrid between 2014-2020, joins Vallecano after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo. Vallecano did not disclose the length of the contract.

Rodriguez, capped 106 times for his country, had a fine Copa America campaign during which he scored one goal and provided six assists to lead Colombia to the final and was named as the tournament’s Best Player. Colombia lost 1-0 to Argentina in the final.

Vallecano next hosts Barcelona in La Liga on Tuesday.

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