Real Madrid have finalized the signing of 18-year-old centre-back Lamini Fati from Leganés, football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Friday. The promising defender will join Los Blancos’ Juvenil team in 2025, with the deal valued at €100,000.

Romano disclosed the transfer via his X (formerly Twitter) account, ending weeks of speculation linking the young talent to Real Madrid. “Real Madrid completed a deal to sign Lamini Fati from Leganés for their Juvenil team,” he tweeted. “18-year-old centre-back joins in 2025 for a €100k fee.”

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Fati’s move to Real Madrid underscores the club’s continued focus on bolstering their youth ranks with top-tier talent. The Spanish giants are known for identifying and nurturing young players, and Fati’s arrival marks another step in their long-term strategy.

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The highly-rated defender’s potential has already drawn comparisons to some of the game’s best, and fans are eager to see how he develops under Madrid’s storied system.