CNN -- Spanish giants Real Madrid have confirmed they have reached an agreement with Portuguese club Benfica for the transfer of Argentina striker Angel di Maria . The 22-year-old is expected to sign a six-year-deal at Madrid with the fee believed to be in the region of $ 30 million . Di Maria is Jose Mourinho 's first signing since taking over as manager from Manual Pellegrini at Madrid on May 31 . `` Real Madrid and Benfica have come to terms for the transfer of Angel di Maria . The player will sign a six-year contract , '' the club said in a statement on their website . The attacking midfielder won the 2007 World Under-20 championship with Argentina in Canada . He also scored the winner against Nigeria in the final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics . Di Maria is currently on international duty at the World Cup in South Africa , and has started all four of Argentina 's matches . He started his career at CA Rosario Central of Argentina before moving to Benfica in 2007 after a host of impressive displays . He then alerted many of Europe 's top clubs last season after helping Benfica claim a Portuguese league and cup double . Di Maria is expected to be the first in a string of big name signings as Mourinho attempts to wrest the Spanish league title back from rivals Barcelona .
Real Madrid confirm agreement to sign Argentina 's Angel di Maria from Benfica . The striker , who is playing at Beijing Olympics in Madrid , will sign a six-year -contract . The capture of Di Maria is Maria first signing as CNN manager .