James Rodríguez has secured a lucrative deal in the MX league, earning a European-level salary. The Colombian star, who recently joined León from Rayo Vallecano, is set to make $5 million by 2025, making him the highest-paid player on his team. This substantial offer outshined proposals from Junior de Barranquilla, ultimately convincing him to make the move to Mexico.
With this contract, James now ranks as the second-highest earner in Mexican football, trailing only Sergio Canales of Rayados de Monterrey.The Spanish midfielder, a former Real Madrid player, earns $5.5 million annually.
The MX League’s top earners also include André-Pierre Gignac (Tigres) at $4.7 million, Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernández (Chivas) at $3 million, and Lucas Ocampo (Monterrey) at $2.1 million. These figures highlight the league’s growing financial appeal to international stars.
Who Leads in Market Value in Mexican Football?
Despite his high salary, James Rodríguez doesn’t crack the top 100 in terms of market value in the MX League. According to Transfermarkt, he sits at position 117 with a valuation of €2.5 million.
The league’s most valuable players include Georgios Giakoumakis of Cruz Azul (€9 million), Víctor Guzmán of Monterrey (€8.5 million), and Jesús Orozco of Cruz Azul (€8.5 million). These players represent the rising talent and investment in Mexican football.
James Rodríguez is set to play his second match for León this Saturday, January 25, at 6 PM Colombian time, facing Juárez in Matchday 3 of the MX League. Fans are eager to see how he performs in his new league.
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