Everton midfielder James Rodriguez admits his countrymen may start to follow the club.

James is a superstar in his homeland, having led his country to excellent finishes at international tournaments in the past.

He joins the Toffees from Real Madrid and will get his first taste of Premier League football.

"I think half of Colombia are going to be turning blue," James told the club's website.

"I'm pleased that it will have such an impact in my country and we will get some more Evertonians there now, it will be a big impact for all of Colombia.

"I'm hopeful that I can perform at my highest level and give something back to the fans and to the Club, who have shown their faith in me, by putting in consistently good performances.

"I have seen for myself in the few days since I have been here [Merseyside] and on social media that excitement [among Evertonians about his impending arrival].

"I can see these fans are real, true supporters.

"I hope we can have a good, positive, mutual feeling between ourselves.

"What they can be sure of is I am going to give everything in every game situation: every play, every build-up. I will be trying my absolute best."