Real Madrid secures transfer of Brazilian teen Rodrygo

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Rodrygo of Brazil's Santos, left, celebrates after scoring. (Andre Penner/AP)

MADRID — 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.

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