Villarreal officially introduced Japan international Takefusa Kubo on Tuesday after signing him on a one-year loan from Real Madrid.
The 19-year-old winger was reportedly pursued by several clubs after enhancing his reputation as one of the sport's rising stars during an impressive loan spell with RCD Mallorca this past season.
With no immediate place for Kubo on their star-studded roster, Real had sought a loan deal with a side from the top half of La Liga where the youngster could further hone his skills before eventually rejoining the 34-time Spanish champions.