Real Madrid have agreed to sign Argentina winger Angel Di
Maria on a six-year deal.
The 22-year-old, who is currently with the Argentina squad at
the World Cup in South Africa, will move to the Bernabeu from
Benfica for a reported 25million euros.
A statement on Madrid's official website read: "Real Madrid and
Benfica have reached an agreement for the transfer of Angel di
Maria.
"The player will sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid."
Di Maria joined Benfica from Argentinian side Rosario Central in
2007 and helped the Lisbon-based side to a Portuguese league and
cup double last season.
He won the World Under-20 Championship with Argentina in 2007
and the following year scored the extra-time winner against Holland
in the final of the Olympic Games.
He has yet to find his best form in South Africa, though.
Di Maria will add to the wealth of attacking talent at Madrid,
joining Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Karim Benzema and Argentina
team-mate Gonzalo Higuain as the Spanish giants, under the guidance
of new boss Jose Mourinho, look to reclaim the title from Barcelona
and make an impact in the Champions League.
Barca pipped their rivals to the Primera Division crown by three
points, while Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League in
the last 16 by Lyon.