After a disappointing spell at Rayo Vallecano, James Rodríguez decided to embark on his first experience in Mexican football. On Monday January 13, he officially signed with Club León, a decision that was not difficult to make, thanks to the enormous annual salary on offer.
The Colombian midfielder signed with León after struggling to get playing time at Rayo Vallecano, and his move to Latin American football has his fans very excited.
James’ move to Rayo Vallecano, a modest club in Madrid, initially sparked enthusiasm among supporters, but he barely played in matches and, according to reports in Spain, had problems with manager Íñigo Pérez .
It is no secret that Mexican football has significant financial power, as evidenced by the offer made to James Rodríguez, who will earn even more than Luis Díaz at the prestigious Liverpool club in England.
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According to reports from Mexico, the Colombian national team captain has signed a contract worth $5 million per year, or more than 20 billion pesos. In contrast, ‘Lucho’ earns around £3.5 million per year in England.
Having been named the best player at the recent Copa América, where Colombia finished runners-up, James represents a significant reinforcement for the ‘Fieras’ as they compete in the new Clausura-2025 tournament and prepare for the FIFA World Cup. Clubs.
At the end of the season, he will also participate in the Club World Cup, where León is placed in Group D alongside Brazilian team Flamengo, English club Chelsea and Tunisian team Esperance.
