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James Rodriguez Joins Bayern Munich on 2-Year Loan Transfer from Real Madrid

James Rodriguez has departed Real Madrid, as the 2014 FIFA World Cup hero has joined Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal.

Bayern made the announcement on Tuesday, a day prior to his 26th birthday:

FC Bayern English

IT'S OFFICIAL! #FCBayern have signed @jamesdrodriguez on a two-year loan deal. More to follow... #MiaSanMia #ServusJames https://t.co/l6DToUrXxZ

The playmaker joined Los Blancos in the summer of 2014 after a starring display with Colombia in the World Cup, and he immediately made an impact, putting together an excellent first campaign in the Spanish capital.