Rodriguez is set to play in the competition along other big-name players like Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and more

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

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

The disastrous spell of James Rodriguez at Rayo Vallecano is now over, and both parties have already begun to think about the future. The 33-year-old is thinking about his next club, and it appears

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.

James Rodríguez joined Club León in Mexico, aiming for stability and big goals, including playing in the Club World Cup. The Colombian, who has played for teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, hopes to adapt to Eduardo Berizzo's style and contribute to the team's success.

The Colombian star has just left Rayo Vallecano to join LigaMX club Leon this week. In a chat with streamer Adri Contreras, James said that he was very close to signing for Manchester United in the past, though he did not talk about which season or transfer window it was.

Colombian soccer star James Rodriguez transfers to Mexico's Club Leon from Spain's Rayo Vallecano. The move, announced on Monday, sees Rodriguez sign a one-year contract with an optional extension. Previously,

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