Everton transfer branded as the ‘steal of the century’

James Rodriguez is in form of lifetime, as the Real Madrid outcast, secure four back-to-back Man-of-the-Match awards since switching to The Toffees in Premier League.

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Everton signed James Rodriguez from Real Madrid earlier in the summer, and the Colombian attacking midfielder has been in world-class form for the Premier League side so far.

He has managed to pick up three goals and two assists in four Premier League games so far, and the media is already branding his signing as the steal of the century.

It will be interesting to see if the Colombian midfielder can continue his current form and help Everton win some trophies this season.

The midfielder was mistreated at Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane, and his potential move to Atletico Madrid was blocked at by Real Madrid during the summer transfer window, last year. He will be hoping to get his career back on track now.

So far James has been the best signing in the Premier League this summer, and the fans will be delighted with his performances.

According to reports, Everton paid 25 million euros for the midfielder.

Not many have put a bet on the Colombian during his time in Real Madrid. But Ancelotti has brought him to Bayern and then he was interested in bringing him in Napoli. Finally, James got to reunite with the veteran Italian manager at Everton.

“He has posed a significant threat in every match,” they wrote.”It could be the steal of the century by Everton if this form continues.”

James Rodriguez has been named man of the match in each of Everton’s last four games against Tottenham, West Brom, Crystal Palace and Brighton. He has also been nominated for the Premier League player of the month award for September.

Rodriguez’s creativity has been crucial to the upturn in form for the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Impressive service from the Colombian midfielder has helped the Everton striker score more consistently.