Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Argentine teenager Sergio Aguero for a club record fee of €23 million (£15 million).
The 17-year-old is widely regarded as the outstanding young talent in Argentine football, along with Barcelona starlet Lionel Messi.
Despite his tender years he has been a regular scorer for Independiente since bursting on to the scene some two years ago.
He managed a total of 23 goals in 54 appearances, form that persuaded Atletico to push the boat out and hand him a six-year contract.
The transfer was officially confirmed at a press conference in Buenos Aires attended by Atletico director general Miguel Angel Gil who hailed the signing as a major coup.
"For Atletico Madrid it is the most important signing of a 17-year-old in our history," Gil stated.
"I have no doubts that Aguero will become a major star in Europe."
However, he warned that, unlike Messi, Aguero would have the pressure of a huge price-tag and would not be afforded as much time to settle.
"Sergio, by contrast, will arrive as an important player and will not enjoy the same tranquillity that Messi was allowed at the beginning."
Aguero will fly to Spain on Sunday for his medical and will then be officially unveiled as an Atletico player on Monday.
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