Agent: Real agree fee for Neymar

Agent: Real agree fee for Neymar

Real Madrid have agreed a €45million fee with Santos for the signing of Neymar, according to the player's agent Wagner Ribeiro.

The 19-year-old has became one of the hottest property in world football after his impressive displays for Santos and Brazil over the last 12 months.

Among the clubs in pursuit over his signature are the likes of Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City.

But the Los Blancos have emerged as the favourites to land the teenage sensation over the past few days and Ribeiro can now confirm that the Spanish giants have been given the green light to discuss personal terms with the striker.

"The economical part has been settled between Real Madrid and Santos. The [Santos] president himself has already told them to talk to the player, to learn if he wants to go or not," Ribeiro is quoted by Lancenet as saying.

"Real have already talked to me and made an offer. It only depends on Neymar. Santos will get the €45 million and the player will leave because the release clause has been met."

Neymar has played over 60 games for Santos, scoring 27 goals, and recently led the Brazilian club to their third Copa Libertadores title.