Despite being far removed from the 2014 World Cup which made him a household name, Rodriguez’s signing has been hailed as historic in Mexico. The most valuable player from last summer’s Copa America has chosen to play in Liga MX, spurning an opportunity to return home to Colombia ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Colombia star James Rodríguez arrived in Mexico on Monday amid widespread reports that he will sign a one-year contract with Club Leon.

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.

James Rodriguez's increasingly nomadic career has now seen the Colombia star head to Mexico following his departure from Rayo Vallecano.

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

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.