Agent: 'Neymar ready to sign for Real Madrid'

Neymar's agent has revealed that the Santos player will sign for Real Madrid, despite yesterday announcing that he would not transfer.

The Brazilian international has been pursued by a number of European clubs during the summer, including Barcelona and Chelsea.

However, it now appears that Real coach Jose Mourinho has won the race for Neymar's signature in a deal thought to be worth £40m.

"There is nothing else to discuss. The only thing left is for Real Madrid to pay up," agent Wagner Ribeiro told Marca.

"If they do, Santos have nothing to do apart from pick up their share of the transfer fee.

"Neymar just has to decide when to come [to Real Madrid] because he wants to play in the Club World Cup."

Santos are due to play in the competition in December after Neymar helped them to win the Copa Libertadores last month.