Who Signed for Madrid on This Day in 2014?

By Alice Nichols

On this day in 2014, Real Madrid made a significant signing that shook the football world. It was none other than the Colombian superstar, James Rodriguez.

Who is James Rodriguez?

James Rodriguez is a Colombian professional footballer, born on July 12, 1991. He began his professional career at the age of 14 with Envigado FC in Colombia.

He soon moved to Argentina to play for Banfield and then to Portugal to play for Porto. His impressive performances earned him a big-money move to AS Monaco in 2013.

Why did Real Madrid sign James Rodriguez?

Real Madrid signed James Rodriguez from AS Monaco for a reported fee of €80 million after his impressive performances at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He won the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer in the tournament and also won the Goal of the Tournament award for his stunning volley against Uruguay.

What did James Rodriguez achieve at Real Madrid?

James Rodriguez had a mixed spell at Real Madrid due to injuries and inconsistent performances. However, he still managed to win some major titles during his time at the club. Here are some of his achievements:

  • UEFA Champions League (2015-16)
  • FIFA Club World Cup (2014)
  • UEFA Super Cup (2014)

Where is James Rodriguez now?

After leaving Real Madrid in 2017, James Rodriguez joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal. He had a successful spell with Bayern Munich, winning two Bundesliga titles and one DFB-Pokal title before returning to his parent club, Real Madrid.

The Bottom Line

James Rodriguez’s signing by Real Madrid on this day in 2014 was one of the biggest transfer coups of that year. Although he didn’t have the same impact as some of the other Galacticos, he still managed to win some major trophies and contribute to the team’s success. Today, James Rodriguez is considered one of the best attacking midfielders in the world and continues to mesmerize fans with his skill and vision on the pitch.