The Merengues seem to have won the race for the gifted youngster...
According to news daily Ole, Real Madrid have completed the signing of SL Benfica winger Angel di Maria.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been courted by some of Europe's biggest clubs after an impressive season at the Estadio da Luz in which he has been Benfica's main provider in the league with 11 assists.
Now he can warm the bench. The source is not exactly very reliable however.