Real Madrid press ahead with China Academy plans

Real Madrid are pressing ahead with plans to open an Academy in China.

Following the lead of Everton and Manchester United, Real hope to establish a partnership with a top C-League club and in collaboration build an Academy.

The soccer school will not only help Real get their hands on China's brightest young talent, but will also act as a base to spread their brand name throughout the country.

Initial links were setup during the summer's successful tour of the Far East and Real hope to soon begin concrete plans to open the Academy.