Confirmed: Real Madrid tie down 17-year-old defensive talent to new contract until 2030

Confirmed: Real Madrid tie down 17-year-old defensive talent to new contract until 2030 Real Madrid have secured the future of another promising talent from La Fabrica , as Alejandro Castano has signed a contract extension with the club until 2030. The news comes shortly after the Merengues tied down another exciting young prospect, Diego Lacosta, to a new contract . A long-term deal for Castano Castano, born in 2009, joined Real Madrid’s youth academy in early 2025 after having had spells at Quirinal, Sporting Gijon, Roda (loan), and Villarreal. Since arriving at the club, the 17-year-old defender has made a solid impression at La Fabrica , enjoying steady progression. Already a regular in the club’s Juvenil B (U18) setup, Castano has started seven of their eight league matches so far this season, with the team conceding only four goals so far. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alejandro Castaño (@alejandro.castaano) Meanwhile, the centre-back has also started training with the Juvenil A (U19) squad under Alvaro Lopez. A lifelong Real Madrid fan, Castano has represented the Spanish national team at the U15 level and has also played two games for the U16 side so far. Injury has not derailed progress Castano’s start to his stint at Real Madrid was not entirely straightforward. Following his arrival in early 2025, the club moved him straight into Juvenil C, a step above the age group he would normally have occupied. He then suffered a serious shoulder injury, which needed him to undergo surgery and sidelined him until August. But, once he came back, Castano performed strongly and gradually established himself as a talent worth keeping an eye on at La Fabrica . View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alejandro Castaño (@alejandro.castaano) Now, having been impressed with what they have seen from the youngster over the past year, Real Madrid have renewed his contract until 2030, adding three more years on his existing deal. Castano is represented by the agency CAA Stellar who also are the agents of first-team stars Eduardo Camavinga and Ibrahima Konate. Real Madrid’s decision to hand Castano a long-term deal shows the faith that the club have in his potential, given that he has recovered impressively and achieved important progress after initial setbacks. For the player, the aim will be continue developing with an eye on eventually breaking into the senior team. Source: AS