Everything pointed to an exciting new addition for the white academy. A young talent with international potential who had chosen Real Madrid over other European giants.
The club's offices worked quietly. The goal was to secure a strategic, future-oriented signing.
A modern, versatile profile with great physical presence and vision on the field. The deal seemed done and only the official announcement was missing.
The MVP who chose Madrid
The jewel in question was developed in one of the best academies in the world. In his last international tournament, he excelled brightly, even winning the award for best player at the U-17 Africa Cup. He was decisive in helping his national team lift the trophy, with goals, assists, and leadership.
Madrid's bet was clear: add him to the Juvenil squad and, if he performed, give him minutes with Castilla. The player had even turned down several contract renewals from his current club. His dream was to wear white.
An unexpected halt
However, something went wrong at the last moment. When everything was ready for the signing and the photos, alarms went off. According to Ramón Álvarez de Mon, the reason was none other than the medical examination.
Real Madrid's medical staff detected something that has put the operation on hold. No exact details have emerged, but the concern is real. The signing has been frozen.
Xabi Alonso informed
Xabi Alonso was aware of the monitoring. Although it wasn't a signing for the first team, the coach wanted to keep an eye on his development. He liked his profile: young, powerful, with tactical presence and character.
But now everything is hanging in the air. The feeling of having lost another jewel just when everything seemed done is not a pleasant one. In Valdebebas, they are cautious, though pessimistic.
An uncertain future
Abdullah Ouazane—that's the footballer's name—was trained at Ajax and played 16 matches with its youth team last season. He has already played for Morocco after starting in the Netherlands' youth system.
Barça, PSG, and Manchester United were all after him. But he chose Madrid. Now he sees his dream slipping away because of a medical detail.
The club will make a final decision in the coming days. But everything suggests that Ouazane won't play for Real Madrid.