Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the “Here We Go” for Jacobo Ramon’s move from Real Madrid to Como, with both clubs agreeing on a €2.5 million fee. The 20-year-old defender becomes the latest Real Madrid academy product to leave the Bernabeu in search of regular first-team football.
The deal includes appearance-based add-ons alongside the base fee, with Real Madrid securing a 50% sell-on clause and three separate buy-back options. The structure mirrors the agreement that saw Nico Paz join Como in 2024, showing the Italian club’s continued relationship with the Spanish giants.
Buy-Back Clauses Protect Real Madrid’s Interests
Real Madrid have been smart in structuring the deal to protect their long-term interests in the young defender. The club retains the right to buy Ramon back within the next three years for €8 million, giving them control over his future development.
The 50% sell-on clause ensures Madrid will profit from any future transfer, a strategy they have implemented across almost all Castilla departures in recent years. These clauses give the Spanish club multiple options to either bring Ramon back or benefit financially from his development at Como.
Limited Opportunities at Real Madrid Drive Exit
Ramon’s departure comes after a season where opportunities were extremely limited at the Bernabeu. The defender played only five matches last season, managing to score once for Real Madrid. His chances of breaking into the first team became even slimmer following the club’s defensive reinforcements.
The number of options available to manager Carlo Ancelotti, which could increase further if additional signings arrive this summer, meant there was little hope of Ramon being counted on for the 2025-26 season. This reality pushed both player and club toward finding a solution that would benefit all parties.
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Multiple Clubs Showed Interest Before Como Won Race
Before Como secured his signature, Ramon attracted attention from several clubs across different leagues. Teams like Betis, Levante, and Rayo Vallecano had shown interest in signing the Real Madrid Castilla defender, according to earlier reports from AS.
However, Como’s established relationship with Real Madrid and their willingness to accept the buy-back structure ultimately won them the race for Ramon’s services. The Serie A club has shown they can provide a platform for young Spanish talent to develop, as evidenced by their previous dealings with the Madrid-based club.
Cesc Fabregas Adds Promising Prospect to Squad
Ramon will join Cesc Fabregas’s squad as another promising prospect for the 2025/26 season. The Como manager has been building a young, dynamic team since taking charge, and Ramon fits perfectly into that philosophy.
The move to Italy offers Ramon the chance to experience a different football culture while playing regular minutes at senior level. Como’s approach to developing young players makes them an ideal destination for someone at Ramon’s stage of his career.
Strategic Move Benefits All Parties
The transfer represents smart business from all perspectives involved. Real Madrid generate immediate income while retaining significant control over Ramon’s future through their various clauses. Como secure a talented young defender without paying an excessive fee, while Ramon gets the first-team opportunities that were unavailable at the Bernabeu.
The deal structure also shows how modern football transfers have evolved, with selling clubs increasingly reluctant to completely give up control over promising academy products. Real Madrid’s approach ensures they can monitor Ramon’s progress and potentially bring him back if he develops as expected.
Italian Experience Could Accelerate Development
Moving to Serie A provides Ramon with an excellent opportunity to accelerate his development. Italian football’s tactical emphasis and defensive traditions could prove perfect for a young center-back looking to refine his game.
Playing regular football at Como will give Ramon the experience and confidence that bench appearances at Real Madrid could never provide. The move comes at a crucial stage in his career where consistent playing time is more valuable than the prestige of staying at the world’s biggest club.
The completion of this deal marks another successful piece of business for both clubs, with Real Madrid maintaining their policy of smart academy management while Como continue building their exciting young squad under Fabregas’s guidance.
