Real Madrid has officially said goodbye to 20-year-old central defender Jacobo Ramón, who has signed a permanent deal with Serie A newcomers Como 1907. The agreement has several strategic provisions that show Los Blancos are keeping a careful watch on how the young player is growing.
€2.5M Fee with Buy-Back and Future Profit Clauses
Spanish news reports say that the transfer cost is €2.5 million, plus bonuses dependent on the player’s playing time. But more critically, Real Madrid has included important stipulations to keep some control over Ramón’s future.
The Spanish giants have gotten half of any future resale profit and added a buy-back option with three distinct price points, depending on when the buy-back could happen. This trade is similar to the one Real made last season when they sold Nico Paz, another academy graduate, to the same team.
Who Is Jacobo Ramón?
Jacobo Ramón is a very tall central defender who is 1.96 meters tall and is recognised for his aerial domination and physical presence. Ramón came from Real Madrid’s famous youth system and played three times for the first team in La Liga last season.
He made news during one of those games when he scored a thrilling stoppage-time winner against Mallorca. This moment won him over with Madrid fans right away and showed that he was ready for big games.
Even though he hasn’t played much at the senior level, Ramón is seen as one of the best defensive prospects in his age group by those who work with him.
Real Madrid’s Smart Youth Strategy
Another example of how Real Madrid is changing how it handles their youth players is Ramón’s move. The club has been choosing “controlled exits” more and more instead of keeping young players who don’t have clear paths to the first team. These are permanent sales with the option to repurchase the player and share future profits.
This gives young players a chance to gain valuable experience and exposure somewhere else, and it also offers Madrid the possibility to re-sign them if they develop as expected. The same thing has happened with players like Fran García and Miguel Gutiérrez. Many of them came back to the club after doing well in competitive competitions.
What’s Next for Ramón?
Joining Como gives Ramón a chance to start over and earn regular playing time in one of the best leagues in Europe. Como just moved up to Serie A and wants to strengthen their defence. They are counting on Ramón to bring both height and calmness to the back.
This transfer is about more than just getting more time on the field for the player. It’s a chance to become a leader, test himself against top strikers, and maybe even get back on Real Madrid’s radar.
If Ramón keeps going up, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him back at the Bernabéu one day.
