Real Madrid Transfer News: Kubo Deal Finalized, Brahim Diaz to Real Betis

Kubo loan Deal finalized

Takefusa Kubo’s future has been resolved. After being linked with loan moves to Sevilla, Granada, Osasuna, Ajax, Real Sociedad, Bayern Munich and others — Kubo and Real Madrid have made a decision. The Japanese play-maker will join Unai Emery's new Villarreal project on a one-year loan deal, a total agreement has been reached by both clubs according to a report in AS.

Two factors helped pushed the deal over the line — Unai Emery and the opportunity to play in a European competition. Emery was adamant regarding the Japanese signing and will be looking to incorporate him into a new look Villarreal side next season. Qualification for the Europa League last season was also vital as it will give Kubo the opportunity to showcase his talent and test his skill-set against other top clubs in Europe

Brahim Diaz loan deal to Real Betis

Manuel Pellegrini and Real Betis are very close to securing the singing of Brahim Diaz on a one-year loan deal according to David Cejudo Alarcon of Onda Capital and Diario Sevilla.

The 21-year-old had been urged by the likes of Jose Angel Sanchez and Zidane to spend a year away in order to secure more minutes at the first division level. Manuel Pellegrini, the new manager at Real Betis, has been a longtime admirer of Brahim’s talents. The Chilean first identified young Brahim while training Malaga from 2010-2013. When Pellegrini then took the step up to coach Manchester City and push their ambitious project from 2013-2016, it was the Chilean who recommended the club sign the jewel of Malaga’s academy. Now, Brahim Diaz has the chance to be the first signing under Pellegrini in his new project with Real Betis.