Real Madrid confirm signing of James Rodriguez

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Real Madrid unveil James at Bernabeu.

Real Madrid confirmed the signing of Colombian international James Rodriguez from French outfit Monaco on Tuesday for a fee believed to be in the region of 75 million euros.

The transfer makes James the third most expensive signing in the club's history after Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo and his former club described the transfer as "one of the most important deals in history."

His arrival follows that of German international Tony Kroos, after the arrival of the World Cup winner was confirmed by Real Madrid last week.

Rodriguez is another big-name signing after a magnificent display for Colombia in the World Cup finals saw him win the 'Golden Boot' as the top scorer in competition thanks to the six goals he scored in Brazil. One of those goals, a spectacular volley in Colombia's win over Uruguay in the last 16 was also named as the best goal of the tournament.

The Colombian has agreed a six-year-contract which will see him earn around 6 million euros a year and keep him at the club until 2020.

Real Madrid are also close to signing Levante goalkeeper Keylor Navas, another player who excelled in Brazil with the European Champions expected to meet the Costa Rican international's buyout clause of 10 million euros.

Navas' arrival at Real Madrid would open the door for either Diego Lopez or Spain international Iker Casillas to abandon the club before the end of the transfer window in August. Real Madrid have already seen midfielder Casimiro move to Porto while young striker Alvaro Morata has joined Italian champions Juventus.

Meanwhile FC Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez returned to training on Monday as the Spanish press reports that the 34-year-old will remain with the club for another season after speculation he could end his career playing in either the USA or Qatar.

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