Real Madrid Officially Confirm Signing of 17-Year Old Santos Wonderkid Rodrygo

Real Madrid have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Brazilian side Santos for the transfer of 17-year-old whizkid Rodrygo.

The youngster will move to the Santiago Bernabeu in July 2019, meaning he will have a couple more years to hone and develop his craft before heading off to the Spanish capital.

His move will see him follow in the footsteps of compatriot Vinicius Junior in moving to the Bernabeu, and while neither club have announced a specific fee for their player, they have confirmed that the youngster's departure earns them more money in one transaction that they've ever received before.

In a statement available to see on Santos' official website, Rodrygo is confirmed to be staying with Santos for another season before he takes the leap to ​La Liga upon turning 18. The club claim that this will hopefully be a period of huge growth for the striker, and that the next campaign will see both club and player benefit from the extra time together.

On the back of earning an outrageous amount of money for their teenager, Santos have thanked both Los Blancos and Rodrygo's family over the way in which the move has gone.

"Santos FC is grateful for the attitude and professionalism of Real Madrid CF in every process," the statement reads, "as well as the family and representatives of the athlete who have sought a transparent and very good negotiation for all parties.

Rodrygo, at 17 years and two months, is his club's highest goal scorer this season, and his performances have earned himself a call up to Brazil's under 20 team.