Bayer Leverkusen have closed a deal for Real Madrid prospect Melvin Ukpeigbe.

The 16 year-old joins Bayer's U17 team on a season-long loan with the option to buy.

Ukpeigbe plays as a right-back and was with Real U18s last term.

"Melvin Ukpeigbe is an extraordinarily exciting player who promises a lot for the future," said Bayer 04 sporting director Simon Rolfes.

"We are very happy to accompany and support Melvin's future development."