Sport24 reported earlier today that James Rodriguez was in Madrid for his medical ahead of his move from Monaco to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have now confirmed the signing of Colombian striker James Rodriguez, the top scorer at the World Cup, from Monaco on a six season contract.
Neither team gave the transfer fee, but Spanish media have spoken of a figure of between £60 million and £70 million.
Rodriguez, 23, scored six goals for Colombia at the World Cup to win the Golden Boot award.
The 23-year-old will be
unveiled at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium at 8 pm (SA time),
the club said in a statement.
Shortly before the
announcement, Rodriguez posed for pictures and gave the thumbs up sign as he
left a Madrid clinic where he underwent medical tests.
"I am very happy. We
will talk later," he told reporters.
He had only been at Monaco
for one year but his sizzling performance at the World Cup made him the number
one target for many European clubs.
In a FIFA.com poll released
Monday, his volley against Uruguay in the last 16 was declared goal of the
tournament by more than four million voters -- three quarters of those who took
part.
The goal established the
global reputation of the young playmaker, who cost Monaco 45 million euros (60
million dollars) when he signed from FC Porto of Portugal.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) July 22, 2014
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— Real Madrid C. F. (@realmadrid) July 22, 2014