Official: Everton complete signing of James Rodriguez

Everton new signing James Rodriguez. Photo: Everton

James Rodriguez has been reunited with Carlo Ancelotti for a third time after Everton announced the signing of the Colombian from Real Madrid on a two-year deal, with the club having the option of a third season.

The 29-year-old was brought to the Bernabeu shortly after his starring role at the 2014 World Cup by Ancelotti, who then linked up with the playmaker three years later when Bayern Munich signed the player on loan.

James Rodriguez has signed to stay with Everton for two years. Photo: Everton

Rodriguez spent two years with the Bundesliga giants before returning to Real.

"I am really, really happy to be at this great club, a club with so much history, and here with a manager who knows me really well, I have enjoyed some great times with him previously at two different clubs. That was a massive reason to come here," Rodriguez told evertonfc.com.

"I'm looking forward to achieving great things here – and winning things, which is what everyone's aim is." SportsMole

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