Rodriguez is set to play in the competition along other big-name players like Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and more

MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a brief stint with Rayo Vallecano, Colombia international James Rodríguez' next stop in Mexico's top flight will be eight-time champion Leon, one of three Mexican teams which have qualified for this year's Club World Cup.

Convertido en el tema de conversación del fútbol mexicano, el mediocampista colombiano James Rodríguez aseguró este martes en su presentación como fichaje estelar del León que cuenta con la calidad suficiente para brillar en la liga local y a nivel internacional en el próximo Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA.

Colombia star James Rodríguez arrived in Mexico on Monday amid widespread reports that he will sign a one-year contract with Club Leon.

Colombia captain and ex-Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Club Leon after a brief and unsuccessful stint with La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, the clubs announced on Monday.He lifted two La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues with Real Madrid and won two Bundesliga trophies during a loan spell at Bayern.

James Rodriguez's increasingly nomadic career has now seen the Colombia star head to Mexico following his departure from Rayo Vallecano.

Colombian soccer star James Rodriguez transfers to Mexico's Club Leon from Spain's Rayo Vallecano. The move, announced on Monday, sees Rodriguez sign a one-year contract with an optional extension. Previously,

Colombia captain James Rodriguez has joined Mexico's Liga MX side Club Leon from LaLiga's Rayo Vallecano on a free transfer, both teams announced on Monday.