Real Madrid doesn't waste any time. With the summer transfer window already underway, the club is working to strengthen every line for next season. After several years of success, the board has decided to renew part of the squad.
The defense is the main focus, Dean Huijsen has been the first to arrive. The signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, a full-back with experience and talent, has also been completed, but the club isn't only thinking about the present. They're also building for the future.
A silent but key move
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed it on his social media: Madrid has secured a new star signing: Abdellah Ouazzine, Ajax's gem. He's a Moroccan midfielder who's only 16 years old (16 años), joining as a free agent from Ajax. The deal is done and he'll sign in July.
Despite his young age, Ouazzine has already caught the attention of many scouts. His playing style has been compared to figures like Jude Bellingham. He has quality, vision, and a lot of personality. Now he'll be part of the club's development plan.
La Fábrica, his first destination
Real Madrid doesn't want to rush, they know that with this kind of talent, they have to go step by step. That's why Ouazzine will join La Fábrica. There, he'll begin his adaptation to the club's demands.
He could play for Juvenil A or even for Castilla, under Álvaro Arbeloa's management. Everything will depend on how he develops in the first few weeks. What's important is that he'll have an ideal environment to grow.
The goal is for him to learn the club's style and philosophy from the inside. With time, he could make the jump to the first team.
A bet that excites
Ouazzine's signing fits the club's policy of betting on young players with potential. He's not a media star, but his talent is clear. Madrid wants to be the one to show him to the world.
There's optimism in Valdebebas, and they believe that, if everything goes well, he could become an elite player. It won't be immediate, but the club is patient. With recent examples like Bellingham or Camavinga, they know that youth can perform at a high level.
Real Madrid keeps building. They're signing for the present, but also looking to the future. Ouazzine, at just 16 years old (16 años), is already part of that future that's beginning to take shape in white.