River Plate president D’Onofrio: Augusto Batalla joining Real Madrid

River Plate president Rodolfo D’Onofrio has declared goalkeeper Augusto Batalla will join Real Madrid.

Batalla was also linked with Manchester City this week.

D’Onofrio. "The contract still hasn’t been signed."

"But in June Batalla will be going on loan for a year to Real Madrid, with a very expensive purchase option."