Vallecas stadium

Spanish La Liga: Spanish La Liga outfit Rayo Vallecano have pulled off a summer transfer coup by signing Colombian international James Rodriguez. He joins Rayo after rescinding his contract with Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo to join Rayo on a one-year deal, with the option to extend his stay for a second season.

He joins Rayo after rescinding his contract with Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo to join Rayo on a one-year deal, with the option to extend his stay for a second season.

James returns to the Spanish capital after a career which has seen him win 19 titles, with his various clubs including two Spanish La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues with Real Madrid, two Bundesliga titles with Bayern and three Portuguese league titles with Porto.