James Rodriguez Joins Club Leon from Rayo Vallecano

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has officially joined Mexico's Club Leon from Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, after a brief and underwhelming six-month spell in La Liga where he made only seven appearances. The move was confirmed by both clubs, with Leon announcing the signing through a dramatic promotional video featuring Rodriguez as a Roman gladiator. Rodriguez, who previously had successful stints with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, has signed a one-year contract with an option for an additional year. This transfer marks his third team in just over a year, following a short tenure at Sao Paulo in Brazil. In World Cup qualifiers, Rodriguez is currently leading in assists for Colombia, which is vying for a spot in the 2026 tournament. Details of the financial aspects of the deal have not been disclosed by either club.