Real Madrid complete their first signing of the 2027/28 season – report

Real Madrid complete their first signing of the 2027/28 season – report According to MARCA , Real Madrid have completed an agreement to sign Ghanaian midfielder Latif Issman from UD Logrones, with the youngster set to join Castilla next summer. The deal was finalised today, making the 20-year-old the club’s first acquisition for the 2027-28 campaign. Real Madrid tracking Issman since the summer Issman, who is represented by MS Sports, has been on Real Madrid’s radar since the summer. The Spanish capital club made an attempt to sign him towards the end of the summer window, but were unable to get the deal across the line. However, having missed out on his signing in the summer, Los Blancos stepped up their efforts in recent weeks and have now been successful in reaching an agreement with UD Logrones. The two clubs already have a working relationship, having negotiated the transfer of Manex Rezola to Valdebebas last winter. Issman’s current contract with UD Logrones runs until June 30, 2027, meaning his move to Real Madrid will coincide with the end of his existing deal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rising Football Pros (@risingfootballpros_gh) Previous reports suggested that the midfielder had a release clause worth €300,000 in his contract with Logrones. For now, it is unclear if Real Madrid have paid that sum or negotiated a lower fee, or will be signing Issman for free. Who is Latif Issman? Born on November 1, 2006, Issman began his development at SD Logrones before moving to UD Logrones at youth level. He made the step up to the senior squad in July 2025 and gradually established himself as an important part of the team. Unai Mendia gave him playing time in all four matches during the promotion play-offs. His involvement increased further following the club’s promotion to RFEF Primera Federacion , where he has featured in ten games, even registering one assist. The 20-year-old Ghanaian talent also has one appearance in the Copa del Rey this season. Latif Issman will be Real Madrid’s first signing for next summer. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images) As per the report, Real Madrid’s interest is understood to have been driven by Issman’s physical presence and ability to break opposition lines. The midfielder attracted offers from several clubs, but the Merengues moved decisively to secure his signature. He is viewed as a potential long-term option in the No. 8 role at Valdebebas. His ability to provide balance in a double pivot, while also making forward runs and contributing to attacks, makes him an appealing profile for Castilla. With his signing for Real Madrid now completed, the next step for Issman will be adapting to the demands of the club’s reserve team when he arrives next summer.