“Carlo Ancelotti It is one of the great reasons to come here ”, that was how forceful it was James Rodriguez after becoming official his signing for him Everton in exchange for 25 million euros. The Colombian midfielder and the Italian coach will live in Goodison park their third stage together after coinciding in the Real Madrid (2014-2015) and in the Bayern Munich (2017-2018). The 29-year-old coffee player hopes to relaunch a long-standing career in the Premier League from the hand of its great supporter, a Ancelotti who has known how to squeeze his talent as other coaches such as Rafa Benitez or Zinedine Zidane. The little confidence that the French had in him has been key for James to return to the arms of Ancelotti, which he also turned to to join the Bayern in 2017 on loan. This second exit from Madrid will have no turning back.
Under his command, especially in his first year at the Madrid, James achieved the best level of his career. “Carlo Ancelotti He really wanted to bring me here and he has worked hard to achieve it, ”said the Colombian, who signed for two seasons plus an optional third. “He is a coach who gives all his players great confidence. He knows how to get the best out of each one. I had a great season with him and I performed the best I could at a really higher level. There is that mutual trust, ”said James, who is leaving the Madrid with 9 titles (two Champions included) in the bag and with 125 games played and 37 goals scored. “Real Madrid wants to show you its gratitude and affection for all this time you have been part of our club and wishes you good luck in this new stage of your professional career,” the white club dedicated to him in a statement.
The coffee grower does not speak for speaking when it comes to Italian. In the only season they met in the Madrid (2014/2015), James scored 17 goals and distributed 18 assists in 46 games. At Bayern He was also a key piece for the Italian, who has recruited him again for his project in the Premier. “James, as everyone knows, is a fantastic player with many qualities and a lot of ability to assist the forwards. He is very excited about the club's project and the fact that we want to improve. He was very excited to sign and didn't need time to convince him. I was already convinced, “he said. Ancelotti.