Real Madrid signs James Rodriguez

Real Madrid have secured the signing of World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez from French club Monaco.

The 23-year-old Colombia forward has agreed a six-year deal at the Bernabeu. The transfer fee is reported to be about 80million euros (£63m) which makes Rodriguez the fourth most expensive transfer of all time after Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez.

Rodriguez scored six goals in five matches at the World Cup as his side reached the quarter-finals but were knocked out by Brazil in a game that ended 2-1.

James Rodriguez facts
Born on 12 July, 1991 in Cucuta, Colombia
Began career at Envigado, joined Argentine club Banfield in 2009 and moved to Europe with Porto the following year
Won the 2012 Portuguese Golden Ball, given to the best player in the Primeira Liga, at the age of 20 - the youngest player to achieve the feat
Had won three successive league titles with Porto by the age of 21
Moved to Monaco for £38.5m in 2013, making him the second-most expensive Colombian in history, after Radamel Falcao

He scored against Greece, Ivory Coast and Japan as they topped Group C before netting twice, one a sublime volley, during the 2-0 last-16 win against Uruguay.

Rodriguez's final goal was a late consolation from the penalty spot as Colombia lost 2-1 to Brazil.