FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Copa America 2024 - Final - Argentina v Colombia - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, United States - July 14, 2024 Colombia's James Rodriguez during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File Photo
(Reuters) - Colombia captain James Rodriguez has returned to LaLiga for a second stint after signing with Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, the Spanish club announced on Monday.
The 33-year-old, who made 125 appearances for LaLiga giants Real Madrid between 2014-2020, joins Vallecano after leaving Brazilian side Sao Paulo. Vallecano did not disclose the length of the contract.
Rodriguez, capped 106 times for his country, had a fine Copa America campaign during which he scored one goal and provided six assists to lead Colombia to the final and was named as the tournament's Best Player. Colombia lost 1-0 to Argentina in the final.
Vallecano next host Barcelona in LaLiga on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
