Blow for Man Utd and Arsenal as Real Madrid star reaches agreement with Napoli
Napoli have pursued a deal for the Colombian and, as per ESPN and anticipated by CalcioMercato, Rodriguez will be joining Serie A side Napoli. The deal will see James sign for the club on loan with a right to sign the player permanently; with CalcioMercato understanding that, if James does become a permanent part of the Napoli furniture, he will earn between 5.5 and 5.8 million euros per season - for five years.
James Rodriguez had been linked with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United.
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