President of Real Madrid Florentino Pérez has confirmed a new addition to the youth academy. Although this transfer won't join the first team, his potential has caught the attention of Madrid's sports officials.
It's Lamini Fati, a young central defender coming from Leganés B. The club has secured his transfer for an amount close to 120,000 euros, with some additional variable payments depending on his future progress.
A Young Player with a Lot of Potential
Lamini Fati is only 18 years old, but has an outstanding projection. Although sportingly he isn't a player of great height, he stands at 5 feet 11 inches (1.8m) and is noted for his powerful physique.
His versatility as a left-footed central defender makes him an interesting player for Real Madrid, which values this uncommon profile in many teams. Despite having played in Tercera Federación with Leganés B, the club trusts in his evolution in higher categories.
First Steps in Madrid
Lamini Fati's transfer isn't for the first team, but for the youth academy, where he will begin his journey at Real Madrid C. This step will allow him to adapt to the demands of an elite club, without the pressure of the First Division. Real Madrid's idea is for Fati to make gradual progress and for his performance to decide his future within the structure of the club.
Competition for His Transfer
Interest in Lamini Fati hasn't been exclusive to Real Madrid. In the past, clubs like Valencia tried to sign him, but without success.
This demonstrates the quality and potential that the young central defender possesses. Madrid sees him as a long-term investment, hoping he'll reach the first team in a few years. Lamini Fati will sign his contract in January, when the transfer market officially opens.
His arrival has been brought forward due to a jaw injury that will prevent him from playing the last match of the year with Leganés B. Despite this setback, Real Madrid has already secured his addition and expects him to join the youth academy coaches as soon as he recovers.
Reinforcements for the First Team's Defense?
Although Lamini Fati's transfer is intended for the youth academy, Real Madrid continues working on possible reinforcements for the first team's defense. Florentino Pérez and Carlo Ancelotti are in discussions about the January transfer market.
In this regard, the team's needs and available options will be analyzed to strengthen the team in the second half of the season.
Lamini Fati's future is yet to be written, but his arrival at Real Madrid marks the beginning of a new stage full of expectations.