Bayern Munich Signs James Rodriguez on a two-year loan deal.

The German giants will then have the option to sign the Real Madrid playmaker on a permanent deal.

Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said: "We are very happy that we were able to implement this transfer.

"The commitment of James Rodriguez was the great wish of our coach, Carlo Ancelotti, after both had already successfully worked together in Madrid.

"James is a versatile player. He is self-dangerous, prepares many hits and shoots great standards.

"With this transfer, we have been able to raise the quality of our team without question."

The Colombia international, 25, has been linked with a move away from the Champions League winners since the start of the summer.

Manchester United were reported to be keen on James but Bayern have swooped in to secure his services until June 2019.

The Bundesliga club have confirmed that they have the option to purchase James outright once his loan deal ends.

"We are very happy that we were able to secure this transfer. The commitment of James Rodriguez was the great wish of our coach, Carlo Ancelotti, after both had already successfully worked together in Madrid," said Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

"James is a versatile player. 

He is dangerous, creates many chances and has a great standard of shooting. With this transfer, we have been able to raise the quality of our team."