Real Madrid Uruguayan to travel to Spanish capital to finalise transfer

Federico Valverde will celebrate his 18th birthday as a Real Madrid player, as the promising Uruguayan youngster will travel to the Spanish capital to finalise his transfer by the end of July.

Many top European clubs were after the signature of the teenager but Madrid have been ahead of the rest for months.

Valverde recognised that he will form part of the Castilla squad at first, and said he is looking forward to the prospect.

Alongside of him, the reserve side have added young Paraguayan Sergio Diaz, amongst others, though they are now without the services of key players like Borja Mayoral and Mariano Diaz.