Another Peñarol youngster heads to Spain to join Real Madrid. Promising young Uruguayan left-back, Mathías Rodríguez, has followed in Federico Valverde's footsteps and joined Real Madrid. The news came straight from the 18-year-old defender."I'm happy, I still can't believe it. I was in bed at home when I got the call from my agent telling me there was a chance of joining Real Madrid on loan. I immediately told him to push on with it. Playing for Real Madrid will allow me to help my family and continue to develop as a player", Mathías told Montevideo radio station '1010 AM'.

According to sources in Montevideo, Mathías Rodríguez will join Real Madrid's under-19 team on a one-year loan deal and will represent the club at this season's Champions Youth League.