James Rodríguez was announced as Minnesota United FC's newest reinforcement. His contract runs through June, until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a club option to extend it through December. Minnesota's chief soccer officer and sporting director, Khaled El-Ahmad, explained that after the World Cup they will have a conversation with the ability to extend it. James Rodríguez said that he is very happy about this new stage in his life. He mentioned that he has played at big and good clubs, but wanted this league and to be able to play there. He added that the process of joining this great club was somewhat slow, but the transfer was completed with efforts from both sides.

James Rodríguez was presented as the new player of Minnesota United in the MLS. James Rodríguez said that he is there and that he and the team will be fine, adding that they are going to win things and that until his last day he will give everything for the people who trusted in him.

Minnesota United has increased its contacts to bring James Rodríguez to the United States. Rodríguez is currently without a contract after his departure from León. According to journalist Luis Merlo, negotiations entered a very advanced stage yesterday and reached a successful outcome in the last few hours. The deal is completed, and official developments are expected in the coming days. Journalist Fabrizio Romano adds that the player is already traveling to Minnesota and will sign the contract soon.

American club Minnesota United is set to sign 34-year-old Colombian attacking midfielder James Rodríguez, who has been without a club since leaving Mexican side Club León in December. In response to the news, the player shared a photo of himself on his X-account with text that indicated the move was proceeding. On a Tuesday evening, Minnesota was in discussions with the Colombian player. Signing the 122-time international, who has scored 31 goals for his country, would be what is described as the biggest transfer in the club's history. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €2.00m. He had also been linked with clubs such as Millonarios and Cracovia Kraków.