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Real Madrid has decided to make a move in the market following a very specific line. The white club wants to strengthen its youth academy with young international talent and is already working on an operation that closely resembles the recent strategy of FC Barcelona.
At Valdebebas, they have taken note of the Blaugrana model, focused on detecting promises before their value skyrockets. Florentino Pérez believes that these types of operations are key to ensuring the club's sporting future.
That is why Real Madrid has already identified its next target in England, a 17-year-old forward who is standing out in the lower categories of Leicester City.
Real Madrid follows the path marked by FC Barcelona
The reference is clear. FC Barcelona is very close to completing the signing of Hamza Abdelkarim, an 18-year-old forward from Al Ahly FC, in a well-defined future bet.
This move has not gone unnoticed by Real Madrid, which has been analyzing how to strengthen its youth academy without making large initial investments.
The idea is to capture young talent, train them at home, and then decide later if they are ready to make the leap to the first team, a formula that the white club wants to enhance.
Jake Evans, the chosen one from Leicester City
The name on the table is Jake Evans, a 17-year-old forward playing in the lower categories of Leicester City and having a very remarkable season.
His numbers support Real Madrid's interest. In 15 matches played, he has scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists, figures that have attracted the interest of several European clubs.

A loan with a mandatory purchase option
The plan by Real Madrid is perfectly defined. The proposed arrangement under consideration is a loan with a mandatory purchase option, valued at 2 million euros.
This is a low economic risk operation, in line with the new signing policy of the white club for players in formative years.
The intention is for Jake Evans to join Real Madrid Castilla, where he can adapt to Spanish football and grow within the club's structure.
The role of Real Madrid Castilla in the process
Real Madrid considers Castilla a key piece in these types of projects. There, the young forward would get minutes, continuity, and a competitive environment suitable for his development.
The coaching staff understands that there is no rush. The priority is for the player to mature, gain experience, and assimilate the club's tactical concepts.
If his progress is positive, the next step would be to gradually integrate him into the dynamics of the first team, as has already happened with other recent talents.
Real Madrid reinforces its commitment to the future
This move confirms that Real Madrid wants to stay ahead of the market and not limit itself to just big media signings.
The comparison with FC Barcelona is not accidental. Both clubs are betting on identifying talent before it reaches unsustainable figures.
Investing 2 million euros in a 17-year-old forward with international potential fits with that long-term strategic vision.
Real Madrid understands that these types of operations can make a difference in the future. Betting now on Jake Evans does not guarantee immediate success, but it does reinforce a clear idea: building from the ground up to continue competing at the top for many years.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Real Madrid copia la fórmula del FC Barcelona y apuesta por una futura estrella
