Colombia's Rodriguez signs with MLS side Minnesota United / Photo: Yuri CORTEZ - AFP/File
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Colombia's Rodriguez signs with MLS side Minnesota United
Colombian national team captain James Rodriguez has signed a short-term contract with Minnesota United ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the MLS club announced on Friday.
The 34-year-old former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder, who last played for Mexican side Leon, has a guaranteed contract through June with a team option through December.
"I'm very happy for this new chapter in my life," Rodriguez said. "I hope to be at my best so I can bring joy to this city and to all of the people who are putting their faith in me.
"I'm looking forward to meeting all of the passionate Minnesota fans because I'm also a passionate player who wants to give everything on the field and always wants to win."
The Loons went 16-8 with 10 draws last year to finish fourth in the Western Conference and fell in the playoff quarter-finals.
"James is a player whose quality, vision, and experience at the highest levels of the game are unquestioned," United chief soccer officer and sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad said.
"We're excited to add his creativity and football intelligence to our group. At the same time, this move is about collective strength -- not about putting everything on one individual.
"We believe that within our structure, culture, James can add an important dimension to the team."
F.Schneider--AMWN