Real Madrid close in on the signing of 19-year-old Ghanaian talent for Castilla

Real Madrid close in on the signing of 19-year-old Ghanaian talent for Castilla As reported by journalist Rodra of ESPN , Real Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Ghanaian midfielder Latif Issman from UD Logrones, for the club’s reserve team RM Castilla. The 19-year-old starlet has been on the club’s radar for some time now, and negotiations are now gathering pace ahead of a potential transfer next season. Real Madrid step up efforts to sign Latif Issman Real Madrid held an interest in signing Issman last summer as well and made efforts to rope him in from Logrones to strengthen their Castilla squad. The move could not be completed in time, but Los Blancos have continued to work on the deal for the 19-year-old midfield starlet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rising Football Pros (@risingfootballpros_gh) Although a full and final agreement has not been reached and signed yet, negotiations between the two clubs are understood to be at a very advanced stage. As such, if everything proceeds according to plan, Issman appears all set to become Castilla’s first signing for the 2027/28 season. The report states that the teenage midfielder has a release clause worth €300,000 in his contract with Logrones, although it is unclear if Real Madrid will be paying the full amount or settling on a reduced fee. A part of a larger strategy The Real Madrid academy has become a significant source of transfer revenue for the club, with players developed at the club generating huge revenue through sales. Last summer alone, transfers involving La Fabrica graduates brought in more than €200 million for Real Madrid, covering for a large portion of their summer spending. Real Madrid signed Sergio Martinez last summer. (Photo courtesy: Real Madrid official website) The Merengues , therefore, remain on the lookout for exciting young talents to bring to the club’s youth and reserve team setups, where they help them develop and raise their market values before potentially selling them on for a bigger fee. The strategy saw Real Madrid saw promising talents like Sergio Martinez, Oscar Naasei, and Rayan Zinebi for the Castilla squad last summer. And now, Latif Issman’s acquisition for next summer seems set to continue the trend. A young midfielder with strong physicality and ability to cover ground, he will become Castilla’s first signing for 2027/28.