Football: Real Madrid confirms acquisition of rising Japanese star Kubo

Japan's ascendant star playmaker Takefusa Kubo will join Spanish giants Real Madrid from J-League first-division side FC Tokyo on a full transfer, the two clubs said Friday.Just days after making his national team debut against El Salvador in a friendly, the 18-year-old has agreed terms with the 13-time European champions.The attacking midfielder, who can also play as a secondary striker or on the wing, will initially join the Spanish club's reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla.Kubo is currently in Brazil with the Japanese national side, who are preparing to contest the Copa America as an inv…READ FULL ARTICLE