Real Madrid Close to Signing Young Defender Lamini Fati

Real Madrid is on the verge of completing the signing of young defender Lamini Fati in the coming hours. The 18-year-old Spanish center-back of African descent currently plays for Leganés B in the fourth tier of Spanish football.

Fati has impressed with his performances for Leganés’ reserve team, catching the attention of several top clubs including Real Madrid. The left-footed defender stands out for his physical power and ball-playing ability. He has already trained with Leganés’ first team and is considered a key player for their B team.

According to reports from Relevo, Real Madrid is set to pay around €100,000 to secure Fati’s services. The young defender is expected to initially join Madrid’s Under-19 team, while also training with the C team and Castilla (B team) on occasion.

This signing comes as Real Madrid looks to bolster their defensive options across various youth levels. The club has suffered multiple injuries to center-backs in their academy teams and first team, creating a need for reinforcements in that position.

Fati will likely be Real Madrid’s first winter signing, though the club is expected to make additional moves to strengthen their youth ranks. However, despite defensive injuries in the first team, Madrid is not expected to sign any senior reinforcements in January.

The winter transfer window opens on January 1st, which will determine if Real Madrid makes any further additions beyond promising youth prospects like Lamini Fati.