James swapped Madrid for Bundesliga giants Bayern on a two-year loan deal after falling down the pecking order in the Spanish capital.
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The 25-year-old was unable to cement a regular position in Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI and was left out of Madrid’s Champions League final squad altogether.
However, James – who has the option of a permanent transfer to Bayern after reuniting with former head coach Carlo Ancelotti – had nothing but praise for Madrid’s supporters.
“Dear Madridistas, I am grateful for all the good moments we have shared in three wonderful years,” James posted on Instagram on Tuesday.
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“I’m happy to have been able to wear this shirt, which I always wore with a lot of pride, and I can only say thank you for all the love, I will take with me the best experiences. Thanks for everything!”
Colombia international James scored 36 goals for Madrid following his arrival in 2014.
