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James Rodriguez tells Everton fans it is 'a pity not to have played in Goodison Park with you' in goodbye post as the Colombian leaves the club without the Blues ever watching him at home in the flesh during his doomed 12-month stint

James Rodriguez has taken to Instagram to bid farewell to Everton fans after leaving the Toffees for Qatari side Al-Rayyan on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old ended all speculation over his long-term future at Everton by joining Al-Rayyan for an undisclosed fee after missing all of the Blues fixtures this season.

James travelled to the Middle East for talks on Sunday after initially being reluctant to make the move to the Qatari Stars League.

James Rodriguez took to Instagram with a goodbye to Everton fans alongside a photo of him

The Colombia international's move means Everton fans never got to see him play in the flesh at Goodison Park and Rodriguez lamented the fact in his post.