Real Madrid midfielder Sergio Arribas has signed with Almeria.

The Castilla star will play Primera Division football this season after being sold to Almeria.

The Andalusian club will pay 8 million euros to take over 50% of the registration rights of the young Madrid talent.

Almeria coach Vicente Moreno has welcomed Arribas' addition and sees the midfielder as a readymade starter.

Sevilla and Real Mallorca were also interested in the Spain U21 international.