Santos have confirmed that they have asked Real Madrid whether they can keep hold of Los Blancos-bound Rodrygo until the end of 2019.
The Brazilian midfielder signed for the reigning Champions League holders last June, but FIFA regulations prevented him from moving to Spain until after his 18th birthday.
It was agreed at the time that he would therefore remain at Santos until this summer, but now the Brazil club's president has revealed he has asked Madrid representatives whether they could delay his move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Speaking to Brazilian channel TV Gazeta (via Diario AS), Jose Carlos Peres said: "We've put in the request to Real Madrid and we're waiting for their thoughts.