Premier League club Everton sign James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year deal with the option of a third.
The deal was a reported fee of £20million (€22.4m).
The 29-year-old Colombia attacking midfielder arrives as Everton's second major signing of the transfer window, following the arrival of Allan from Napoli.
On his arrival Rodriguez said:-
"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'm looking forward to achieving great things here and winning things, which is what everyone's aim is.
"I've come here to try to improve, to get better. I've also come here to help the team to win, to play good football – entertaining football.
"I'm convinced, with Carlo and his technical staff, we can achieve big things and one of the big reasons [I signed] was the presence of Carlo Ancelotti.
"I have enjoyed some great times with him previously at two different clubs. That was a massive reason to come here."
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