Real Madrid confirms its first signing for 2027

Real Madrid has finalized the signing of Latif Issman, a 20-year-old midfielder from UD Logroñés, to strengthen Castilla starting in the summer of 2027. The agreement was signed this Friday, although the player will finish the current season with the Riojan team before moving to Valdebebas.

Latif Issman, a Real Madrid investment for the reserve team

This operation marks the first move completed by the white club for the 2027-28 season. According to Marca, the monitoring of the midfielder has been ongoing since last summer, and discussions accelerated in the last few weeks to reach a definitive agreement.

Issman will remain linked to UD Logroñés until June 30, 2027, which is when his contract ends. Therefore, his arrival at Real Madrid Castilla is expected for the following season. The cost of the operation has not been revealed, and there is no confirmation that it is a free transfer.

The relationship between both entities has facilitated the discussions. Last winter, they already agreed on the transfer of Manex Rezola, who joined Real Madrid C. This precedent opened a collaborative avenue that is now yielding results again with Issman's signing.

🚨⚪️ Latif Issman has signed for Real Madrid with a deal valid from 2027. 19 year old Ghana midfielder joins from Logrones, contract until June 2030 and initial move to Castilla. 🇬🇭 The deal is now completed — following @marca. https://t.co/5yVRIl0KKG

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 13, 2026

Issman's performance at UD Logroñés

The midfielder was trained in the youth categories of SD Logroñés and then moved to the youth structure of UD Logroñés. After playing in the Honor Division youth team and the reserve team, he made the jump to the first team during 2025. His progression has allowed him to establish himself in the squad competing in the Primera Federación.

In the 2026-27 season, he has totaled 10 league matches, with eight starts, and has provided one assist, according to available statistical records. His participation confirms that he plays a regular role in the rotation of the Riojan team, which will continue to rely on him until the end of the campaign.

His profile corresponds to that of a midfielder with physical capacity, recovery skills, and the ability to join the attack. At UD Logroñés, he has played roles in the central area, and Real Madrid values these characteristics for his development in the reserve team. There are no published details about the length of the contract he will sign with the white club or the full economic terms of the agreement.

Castilla prepares for the 2027-28 season

Issman's arrival is part of Real Madrid's planning for its reserve team. The goal is to incorporate the player once his time in Logroño concludes, give him continuity in Castilla, and assess his development within the Valdebebas structure.

Until then, the midfielder will continue competing with UD Logroñés. Real Madrid has already finalized the signing, but his sports incorporation will not occur until the summer of 2027; the next step will be to complete the season in the Primera Federación before beginning his adaptation to the white reserve team.