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Chelsea-target Neymar to join Real Madrid?

June 14, 2011 17:57 IST

Long time Chelsea target Neymar has agreed on a deal with Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid.

The nine-time champions of Europe have agreed a deal to sign the Brazilian ace from Santos, according to agent Ernesto Bronzetti, reports goal.com.

The Italian transfer guru claimed on Sky Sport Italia that Jose Mourinho's team has secured the 19-year-old prodigy for a €32 million fee on a five-year contract worth €10m to the player.

The highly-rated Brazilian star holds the key to Santos' fortunes in the Copa Libertadores final on Wednesday.

The Brazilian club, looking to win their first continental title since 1961-62, are playing former champions Uruguay's Penarol.

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior has for long been a Stamford Bridge target. But Los Blancos seem to have scored over the Blues in securing the services of the highly-rated teenager.