Real Madrid have swooped for free agent Adrian Mancebo.

Marca reports the order of Los Blancos sports management was not to let another talent who has played in teams from the local area end up signing for someone else.

Barcelona were just beaten to the punch by Real and Mancebo will arrive as a free transfer.

Both San Sebastian de los Reyes and Getafe will receive some money for training rights, but in no case will Madrid have to pay any money as a transfer fee for a player who is equally comfortable on either side of midfield.