“You have never hidden your love for this shirt; today your dream of becoming a Real Madrid player has come true”, stated Florentino Pérez.
The Santiago Bernabéu's presidential box was the venue for James Rodríguez's presentation as a Real Madrid player. With thousands of supporters in the stands, the second reinforcement ahead of the 2014/15 season was presented in his new stadium. With the number 10 printed on the back of his jersey, the top goal scorer during the World Cup has come to bolster the reigning European champions.
Florentino Pérez accompanied the Whites' newest player and, after a video showcasing his career so far ended, the president gave him a warm welcome: “Last season our team won two titles, the Tenth European Cup and the Copa del Rey. Now we are only concerned about improving our squad. In Real Madrid winning titles is just the starting point of the new challenges ahead. We at the club always want more victories and more titles. These are values we learned from Alfredo Di Stéfano, the man who changed Real Madrid's history, and I would go as far to say football's as well”.
The sensation during the World Cup
“Alfredo came to our club from Colombia. Because of that I am hugely satisfied about the arrival of James. He led an extraordinary Colombian side during the World Cup. He was one of the sensations, he played brilliantly and his goals confirmed his status as one of the best players at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot and scored the best goal during the tournament”.
Florentino Pérez accompanied the Whites' newest player and, after a video showcasing his career so far ended, the president gave him a warm welcome: “Last season our team won two titles, the Tenth European Cup and the Copa del Rey. Now we are only concerned about improving our squad. In Real Madrid winning titles is just the starting point of the new challenges ahead. We at the club always want more victories and more titles. These are values we learned from Alfredo Di Stéfano, the man who changed Real Madrid's history, and I would go as far to say football's as well”.
The sensation during the World Cup
“Alfredo came to our club from Colombia. Because of that I am hugely satisfied about the arrival of James. He led an extraordinary Colombian side during the World Cup. He was one of the sensations, he played brilliantly and his goals confirmed his status as one of the best players at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Boot and scored the best goal during the tournament”.
TODAY MARKS THE ARRIVAL OF A PLAYER WHO HAS WOWED FOLLOWERS OF THE TOP QUALITY FOOTBALL.
“We welcome James Rodríguez to Real Madrid. You have never hidden your love for our shirt and for our crest. You have never hidden your desire to be a Real Madrid player. You even accompanied us in Europe for one of our matches on the way to winning the Tenth”.
“That boy who longed to wear the shirt of Zidane, Raúl, Roberto Carlos... is a Real Madrid player as of today. Today the dream has begun. Colombia will be by your side just as Real Madrid fans all over the world will be. The will give you their all from the stands and will hope you do the same for Real Madrid. Welcome, James”.
James, happy
Visibly moved, James Rodríguez spoke his first words as a Real Madrid player: “I am very happy, this is a dream come true. I hope to make people very happy and win a lot of titles here. ¡Hala Madrid!”.
The Colombian ambassador attended the presentation
Fernando Carrillo, the Colombian ambassador in Spain, evaluated the importance of this signing for his country: “The arrival of our compatriot to Real Madrid fills me with emotion. In Colombia we have a great affection for Real Madrid because of the club's work through its Foundation and also because of Alfredo Di Stéfano. Today a Colombian is togging out for one of the best team on the planet. ¡Hala Madrid! ¡Hala James! ¡Viva Colombia!”.
The ceremony ended with a group photograph with Real Madrid's latest signing alongside Florentino Pérez and the rest of the Board members. James Rodríguez also posed for photos with the Colombian ambassador and the Monaco vice president, Vadim Vasilyev. Following that, James Rodríguez made his way to the stands to greet and thank the fans who travelled to the stadium to see their new idol.
“That boy who longed to wear the shirt of Zidane, Raúl, Roberto Carlos... is a Real Madrid player as of today. Today the dream has begun. Colombia will be by your side just as Real Madrid fans all over the world will be. The will give you their all from the stands and will hope you do the same for Real Madrid. Welcome, James”.
James, happy
Visibly moved, James Rodríguez spoke his first words as a Real Madrid player: “I am very happy, this is a dream come true. I hope to make people very happy and win a lot of titles here. ¡Hala Madrid!”.
The Colombian ambassador attended the presentation
Fernando Carrillo, the Colombian ambassador in Spain, evaluated the importance of this signing for his country: “The arrival of our compatriot to Real Madrid fills me with emotion. In Colombia we have a great affection for Real Madrid because of the club's work through its Foundation and also because of Alfredo Di Stéfano. Today a Colombian is togging out for one of the best team on the planet. ¡Hala Madrid! ¡Hala James! ¡Viva Colombia!”.
The ceremony ended with a group photograph with Real Madrid's latest signing alongside Florentino Pérez and the rest of the Board members. James Rodríguez also posed for photos with the Colombian ambassador and the Monaco vice president, Vadim Vasilyev. Following that, James Rodríguez made his way to the stands to greet and thank the fans who travelled to the stadium to see their new idol.
