Everton have announced the signing of James Rodriguez from Real Madrid.
The 29-year-old midfielder has agreed a two-year deal at Goodison Park, with Everton having an option for a third.
The Colombian becomes the Toffees' second senior signing of the summer transfer window after the arrival of Allan from Napoli.
Rodriguez is reunited with manager Carlo Ancelotti, whom he played for at Real and Bayern Munich.
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"I am really, really happy to be at this great club, a club with so much history, and here with a manager who knows me really well," James told the club's official website.
"I'm looking forward to achieving great things here – and winning things, which is what everyone's aim is."
Rodriguez has enjoyed a glittering career to date, winning three Primeira Liga titles with Porto, LaLiga twice with Madrid and two Bundesliga crowns with Bayern.
He has also lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy twice with Madrid, the UEFA Europa League trophy with Porto, and won the Golden Boot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
In 76 appearances for Colombia, Rodriguez has scored 21 goals.
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