Author: Monojit Mandal
São Paulo FC shocked the soccer world by signing Colombian midfield star James Rodríguez. The Brazilian club, famous for its rich history and success, made an unexpected move during this transfer window to sign the excellent player, who was available on a free transfer when his contract with Olympiacos expired. The parties agreed on a two-year contract.
Rodríguez, 32, acknowledged his joy and gratitude for his new venture, saying: “
I’m happy
“. This is a fantastic opportunity for me and my family. This is an exciting new chapter in my life. I’m very happy and full of positive feelings. “I’m a person who likes to play for a big team, and São Paulo is a big team,” he said on the club’s official website.
Despite the fact that this will be his first time competing in the Brazilian tournament, known as Brasileiro, Rodríguez is no stranger to Brazil. During the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he was one of the country’s stars, eventually winning the Golden Boot for his outstanding efforts. “Soccer has taken me to many places, but there is one place that has left a different mark on my heart,” he said fondly of his time in Brazil. In 2014, I was introduced to the rest of the world for the first time in Brazil. During the World Cup, I had one of the best experiences a footballer can have while playing for his country. It was magical, like a dream“.
His great performances at the World Cup earned him a move to Real Madrid, where he enjoyed a successful spell before embarking on a tour that took him to Germany, England, Qatar and Greece. Now he’s returning to South America in the hope of regaining his best form and making a name for himself in the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Rodríguez expressed his enthusiasm to São Paulo FC fans via the club’s official channels, saying: “I’ve traveled to different continents and played alongside historic stars, in great teams from all over the world, including the most successful club in European soccer.” But I couldn’t help but be moved by the fact that I was wearing the heaviest shirt in this magnificent setting. The uniform of the most successful Brazilian club on the world stage. Incredible things are happening in Brazil,” he said.