outlined ambitious plans to take over from Lionel
Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the world's
foremost footballers.
The Colombia international joined the Bundesliga
champions this month on an initial two-year loan
deal, with the option to make the move permanent
in 2019.
James joined Real Madrid for a reported €70million
from Monaco after lighting up World Cup 2014, but
he struggled to convince Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael
Benitez and Zinedine Zidane that he was worthy of
a regular place in the starting line-up.
However, having rejoined Ancelotti at the Allianz
Arena, the 26-year-old is now determined to
establish himself as one of the game's greats and
even take over from Messi and Ronaldo, who have
dominated European football for much of the last
decade.
Asked if he could succeed the Barcelona and
Madrid stars, James said: "Why not? They are big
players. I'll be ready for what happens in the future
and improve in world football."
James made only 13 starts in LaLiga last
season, but he accepts that he is not guaranteed a
place in the Bayern line-up given the talent at
Ancelotti's disposal.
"We have big players at Bayern and the
competition for the team is very intense," he said.
"I have to win my place through training hard every
day. I want more minutes and more success [than
last season].
"It's a unique club, with the obligation of winning
trophies and I hope it continues next season."
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