Real Madrid has a history of making big money player signings and the current transfer window has cemented their position. This week the club has announced the signing of Columbian football player James Rodriguez, he is the 4th most expensive signing ever. The arrival of Rodriguez will ensure that opponents both in La Liga and Champions League competition will fear the Real Madrid soccer jerseys.Transfer activity has not been the only activity at the Bernabeu this summer. The brand new football jerseys for the upcoming season have also been launched by Adidas. The classic white Real Madrid home shirt 2014 2015 has been given a sprinkling of pink, while the away kit is bold, bright, all pink and certain to make a splash during the upcoming La Liga football season. Whichever, kit you prefer you can shop for the shirt, shorts and socks at Soccer Box now.
An Expensive Squad
Real Madrid is officially the world's richest football club, and they have had no problems splashing the cash over recent years. Their signing of Cristiano Ronaldo for a staggering £80 million literally shook the football world. Ronaldo moved from Manchester United pushing aside other big signings such as Kaka's move from AC Milan to Real Madrid for £56 million also in 2009, and signings such as Zinedene Zidane's 2001 move from Juventus to Real Madrid for £46 million.
Ronaldo is still of course a first choice player at Real Madrid along with the world's most expensive football player ever Gareth Bale. Bale joined the Spanish La Liga club in 2013 for a fee of around £85 million. The value of these players may be said to have proved their worth, as the team wearing the Real Madrid soccer jerseys lifted their 10th UEFA Champions League trophy last season, and will be looking for continued European success during the upcoming season.
Adding Rodriguez to the squad will add more scoring power, and technical flair to the already well endowed Real Madrid roster. James Rodriguez impressed at the 2014 FIFA World Cup prompting his huge money transfer. Monaco, although initially not planning to sell their star player has agreed a sum of £63 million, potentially reaching £71 million for the Columbian player to sport the iconic number 10 Real Madrid home shirt 2014 2015.
Why James Rodriguez?
So, what credentials has given Real Madrid the impetus to spend such a frightful sum on a single football player? James is only 23 years old, he rose to prominence at Porto where he helped the team win 3 successive Portuguese Primera Liga titles. In 2013 he was sold to Monaco for £38.5 million, an impressive sum in itself. In his single season in France he helped push the team into a 2nd place Ligue 1 finish and secure Champions League play for the upcoming season. However, his real talent was showcased during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
James Rodriguez is a Columbian football player, he scored 6 truly outstanding goals at the World Cup to be awarded the Golden Boot for player that scored most goals. He also received 2 Man of the Match awards, and was awarded goal of the tournament for his sublime volley, the 1st of 2 goals scored, against Uruguay in the Last-16 knockout stage.
Many commentators were calling for James Rodriguez to be crowned Player of the Tournament, however, that award went to Barcelona and Argentina number 10 Lionel Messi. Award or no award the skill of James was clear to see and Real Madrid were keen to add this young star to their roster, and indeed they have.
The starting line-up of the Real Madrid soccer jerseys in 2014 2015 is certainly looking fearsome. With Rodriguez, teamed alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale it is certain to be a high scoring season for the current Champions League holders. Last season Real Madrid took the lead in terms of goals scored with 104 netted in La Liga play alone, however, 104 goals and 87 points was only enough to secure 3rd place in the table.
The number 10 Real Madrid home shirt 2014 2015 of James is not the only new addition to the squad for the upcoming season. Real Madrid has also splashed out £24 million on German midfielder Toni Kroos. These 2 signings plus the already strong squad and leadership of Carlo Ancelotti is sure to ensure that Real Madrid is positioned closer to the top, if not at the top of the La Liga table this season.
As well as La Liga glory Real Madrid will be looking to retain their Champions League and Copa del Rey titles making it the triple in 2014 2015. You will want to grab your Real Madrid soccer jerseys before the action heats up.
