Madrid secures transfer of Brazilian teen Rodrygo

Published Jun. 15, 2018 12:39 p.m. ET

MADRID (AP) Real Madrid says it has secured the signing next year of Brazilian teenager Rodrygo Goes.

Madrid says Friday that it has reached a deal with Brazilian club Santos for the 17-year-old Rodrygo to join the European champions in July 2019.

Spanish media reports that Madrid will pay 45 million euros ($52 million) for the forward.