Real Madrid have signed former Brazil under-20 international Willian Jose on a six-month loan deal from Santos.

The 22-year-old striker will play with the club's reserve outfit, Real Madrid Castilla, in Spain's second division.

"Willian Jose da Silva, the 22-year-old striker who played in the last Campeonato Brasileiro with Santos, has signed a contract which will see him join Real Madrid Castilla on loan until June of this year. The club reserve the option to buy," Real Madrid said in a statement.

The Spanish club signed a similar deal for Willian Jose's countryman Casemiro last January before securing the midfielder on a permanent contract in July.

Willian Jose scored five goals from 25 first-team appearances for Santos across all competitions last season following his move from Gremio.