James, a Masterstroke for Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano's centenary celebration now has its star signing. James Rodríguez is the masterstroke for the club, bringing in a player with an illustrious career and the ability to lead Colombia's national team in the latest Copa America, where they finished as runners-up after being defeated by Argentina in the final.

The club, chaired by Raúl Martín Presa, is repeating the formula previously used with Radamel Falcao, bringing in a high-profile player who also attracts a large legion of Colombian football fans across the Community of Madrid. With his talent, James has the potential to be a key player if he can regain some consistency at 33 years old.