Bayern Munich have officially signed Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez on a two-year loan deal with the added option to buy.
The 25-year-old signed a six-year contract at Real after joining from Monaco for £71m in July 2014, made just 22 appearances in La Liga last season.
He had been linked with a summer move to both Premier League champions Chelsea as well as Manchester United.
“Signing James Rodríguez was our coach Carlo Ancelotti’s biggest wish,” said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
“We’re delighted we’ve been able to complete this transfer.”
Jame made 111 appearances for Real, Netting 36 goals and providing 41 assists but was left out of the 18-man squad that beat Juventus in the Champions League final. last season.
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