Real Madrid’s need for a centre-back is not unknown and fans are hoping that the club make an addition in that area of the pitch as soon as possible after Eder Militao suffered another long-term injury. And while it looks like Los Blancos are on the verge of signing a central defender, it is not the kind of high-profile name that the supporters would have wanted to see be brought in.
Instead, Real Madrid are ready to sign a highly-rated youngster. The move appears to be on the verge of completion as well.
As tweeted by Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid are set to sign centre-back Lamini Fati for a €100k fee. The deal is almost done with Leganes. The personal terms are also agreed with the 18-year-old who’d join the Juvenil A team.
It is very much a signing for the youth team with a potential future at the senior level. But considering Real Madrid’s record in that regard, one would doubt that pathway.