Ex Real Madrid striker Jesé Rodríguez signs for M'sia's Johor Darul Ta'zim football club

Malaysian football club Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT) have secured the services of former Real Madrid striker Jesé Rodríguez.

The club announced the signing of the 31-year-old Spaniard on its Facebook on Oct. 5, 2024.

Rodríguez debuted in La Liga for Real Madrid in 2011 and won two Champions League medals with the club.

In 2016, he joined French club Paris Saint-Germain before returning to play in his hometown club of Las Palmas.

He then played for Stoke City in England from 2017 to 2018 and Real Betis in Spain in 2018 to 2019.

On X (formerly Twitter), Rodríguez stated he was "very happy for this new opportunity" and is eager to start his time at the club.

Muy feliz por esta nueva oportunidad que me da el fútbol, hoy empiezo mi nueva aventura en un club top @OfficialJohor 💙❤️ Estoy seguro que conseguiremos muchos éxitos juntos , ansioso por empezar. Agradecido por tu confianza Boss @HRHJohorII Gracias!

Very happy for this new… pic.twitter.com/DzPCVdjKIF

— JeseRodriguez10 (@JeseRodriguez10) October 5, 2024

The Southern Tigers are currently at the top of the Malaysia Super League table, ranked first in Southeast Asia and fifth in Asia.

Top photos via Johor Southern Tigers/Facebook & Jesé Rodríguez/X