Everton have confirmed the signing of James Rodriguez on a two-year deal.

The Colombian has an option for a third season specified in his contract at Goodison Park.

Carlo Ancelotti signed the real Madrid player in the 2014/15 and was awarded as the best La Liga midfielder that year, scoring 13 and providing 13 assists in 29 games.

James ended his two-year loan spell in the Bundesliga on June 30 following his decision to fight for his place. He enjoyed much of last seasons La Liga games on the bench and opted to reunite with former boss, Carlo Ancelotti with the Toffees.

 “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 evertonfc.com. 

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“I’m looking forward to achieving great things here – and winning things, which is what everyone’s aim is.

“I’ve come here to try to improve, to get better. I’ve also come here to help the team to win, to play good football – entertaining football. 

“I’m convinced, with Carlo and his technical staff, we can achieve big things and one of the big reasons [I signed] was the presence of Carlo Ancelotti.

“I have enjoyed some great times with him previously at two different clubs. That was a massive reason to come here.”

 James crowned his debut Spanish season, when Real Madrid won both the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup, by being named in UEFA’S team of the year. He was part of a Real team, which won successive Champions Leagues in 2015/16 and 2016/17, adding the La Liga crown and UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup to the second of those European titles.