Rodriguez is set to play in the competition along other big-name players like Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and more

James Rodríguez joined Club León in Mexico, aiming for stability and big goals, including playing in the Club World Cup. The Colombian, who has played for teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, hopes to adapt to Eduardo Berizzo's style and contribute to the team's success.

Colombia international James Rodríguez has signed with Liga MX's León, the Mexican club announced on Monday. Recently a free agent after terminating his contract with Rayo Vallecano -- who initially signed James in August -- the 33-year-old will now join a León side that kicks off their 2025 Clausura run on Jan. 18.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a brief stint with Rayo Vallecano, Colombia international James Rodríguez' next stop in Mexico's top flight will be eight-time champion Leon, one of three Mexican teams which have qualified for this year's Club World Cup.

Convertido en el tema de conversación del fútbol mexicano, el mediocampista colombiano James Rodríguez aseguró este martes en su presentación como fichaje estelar del León que cuenta con la calidad suficiente para brillar en la liga local y a nivel internacional en el próximo Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA.

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Liga MX side Club Leon from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, both teams announced on Monday.

The Colombian star has just left Rayo Vallecano to join LigaMX club Leon this week. In a chat with streamer Adri Contreras, James said that he was very close to signing for Manchester United in the past, though he did not talk about which season or transfer window it was.

The disastrous spell of James Rodriguez at Rayo Vallecano is now over, and both parties have already begun to think about the future. The 33-year-old is thinking about his next club, and it appears