In the afternoon he signed his contract, held a press conference, was in the photo section and at night James Rodriguez was the special guest of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the duel against the New Orleans Pelicans.
James was not only presented as a star, but he was invited to live in the VIP area of another sport that he is passionate about, basketball. NBA, Unfortunately, the Timberwolves could not close the day with a victory, as they fell 115-119.
James arrived at the coliseum, visited the Minnesota Timberwolves dressing room and took photos with the team’s representatives, who play in the NBA. He was also placed in a special chair in the VIP area and the club’s mascot arrived with a soccer ball so that the number 10 of the National Team could sign the signature.
After exchanging Jersey with French basketballman, Rudy Gobert-Bourgarel, who plays for the Timberwolves, James was taken to the field and after being announced over the speakers, some attendees applauded his arrival at the Minnesota United.
It must be remembered that James was presented on Friday at his new club, Minnesota United, news that was announced by the club’s own sporting director, Khaled El-Ahmad, who also revealed the contractual details of the agreement.
James had a 6-month contract until the World Cup, with the option of 6 more months, but it will depend on the relationship with the player, as explained by the manager.
It is a short initial contract, strategically designed for the World Cup, with an extension clause that will depend both on the sporting performance and the adaptation of the Colombian to the club’s project.
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