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New Bayern signing James Rodriguez posts special video thanking Real Madrid fans

The Colombia international completed a two-year loan move to the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday but had some kind words reserved for his old club

New Bayern Munich signing James Rodriguez has thanked Real Madrid for "three wonderful years" after leaving the Spanish and European champions.

James swapped Madrid for Bundesliga giants Bayern on a two-year loan deal after falling down the pecking order in the Spanish capital.

The 25-year-old was unable to cement a regular position in Zinedine Zidane's starting XI and was left out of Madrid's Champions League final squad altogether.

However, James – who has the option of a permanent transfer to Bayern after reuniting with former head coach Carlo Ancelotti – had nothing but praise for Madrid's supporters.