Will Galactico James Rodriguez spell disaster for Real Madrid?

Los Blancos have forked out £63m for a World Cup star who does not fit into their winning system

James Rodriguez is unveiled to the press by club president Florentino Perez
(Image credit: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

James Rodriguez was officially unveiled as Real Madrid's latest recruit in front 45,000 adoring fans at the Bernabeu on Tuesday. Columbia's World Cup sensation signed a six-year deal with the European champions after joining from Monaco for a fee of £63m, and his arrival marks the beginning of a new Galactico era in Madrid. But will the new generation of Bernabeu superstars be able to avoid the problems that their predecessors encountered?

Rodriguez is the fourth most expensive player ever after Gareth Bale (£86m), Cristiano Ronaldo (£80m) and Luis Suarez (£75m). Three of that quartet will be playing for Real next season.

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