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Colombia's Rodriguez Signs for Minnesota on Short-Term Deal
The 34-year-old Colombian captain signed a contract through June with Minnesota United to stay fit for the World Cup, joining a team that finished fourth in the Western Conference last year.
- On Friday, February 6, 2026, Minnesota United FC announced Colombian national team captain James Rodriguez signed a guaranteed contract through June with a club option through December.
- Following exposure in last year's Leagues Cup, Rodriguez said he wanted to play in MLS after star turns in Europe and Latin America and his free agency since December after his Liga MX deal with Le�n expired.
- Having trained for just over a month, Rodriguez said he will be ready for Minnesota's season opener on February 21 at Austin, with El-Ahmad praising him as unquestioned in quality, vision, and experience.
- Minnesota United say the signing could be transformative, with coach Cameron Knowles expecting a more fluid, possession-based style this season.
- Reports indicate he will not be a Designated Player, with the current maximum for a non-designated player around $1.74 million per year, equating to a weekly wage of $33,000.
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Colombian ace and former red and white player, James Rodriguez, has been officially announced by Minnesota United until June 2026
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