FC Barcelona sets its sights on one of the great pearls of Real Madrid

The FC Barcelona transfer market is once again looking towards Real Madrid. FC Barcelona has shown interest in Jaime Barroso, an 18-year-old center forward currently part of Real Madrid C and set to move up to Castilla. The striker recently renewed his contract until 2030 with a €80 million release clause.

Barcelona's monitoring comes after a season where Barroso continued to progress within La Fábrica. The Madrid-born player, born on September 23, 2007, joined the White's academy in 2022 from Rayo Vallecano and has already surpassed 100 goals with the club's various teams.

FC Barcelona sets sights on Jaime Barroso

Jaime Barroso is a center forward who has alternated between Juvenil A and Real Madrid C in recent seasons. In March, at just 18 years old, he had scored 18 goals in 33 matches and was the top scorer for Real Madrid in the Youth League with 3 goals.

His progression prompted Real Madrid to act before he entered a more favorable contractual situation for other clubs. In March 2026, the club extended his contract until 2030 and included an €80 million release clause, making it difficult for other clubs to approach him without negotiation.

The forward also played a significant role in the titles won by the White's academy last season. The Juvenil A team claimed the UEFA Youth League and reached the Copa de Campeones final, with Barroso scoring against Athletic Club and in the semifinal against Granada.

Real Madrid prepares for Barroso's Castilla promotion

Real Madrid's planning involves enhancing its competitive level during the 2026/27 season. Castilla requires forwards after several attacking departures, and Barroso is seen as one of the internal solutions to continue his development.

This scenario complicates any move from FC Barcelona. The club not only renewed the forward's contract five months ago but also aims to give him more playing time in the first team. With a deal until 2030 and an €80 million release clause, Real Madrid holds a strong position regarding his future.

The attacker's trajectory justifies this commitment. Since joining Valdebebas in 2022, Barroso has progressed through various categories to feature consistently between Juvenil A and the second team. By November 2025, he had scored 10 goals between both teams, averaging a goal every 89.6 minutes.

FC Barcelona keeps Jaime Barroso on its radar to reinforce its academy structure, prompting Real Madrid to monitor any developments closely. The forward is tied down with a contract until 2030 and an €80 million release clause.

The next steps depend on how far FC Barcelona is willing to go for the forward. Meanwhile, Real Madrid plans with Jaime Barroso in their Castilla setup, holding his contract until 2030 to maintain control over his future.

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