Real Madrid has a new center-back

The white club signs a promising defender

Mario Roldán Martínez | 27 Aug 2026 | 19.30
twitter tiktok instagram instagram Comentarios
Preferir Fichajes.net en Google
<p>José Mourinho, Real Madrid's coach / EFE</p>
<p>José Mourinho, Real Madrid's coach / EFE</p>

UEFA Champions League
1 X 2
Real Madrid Inter Milan
08/09/26 21:00:00
1.67 3.90 4.75

The Real Madrid transfer market remains active. The Whites have closed the signing of Oscar Naasei, a 21-year-old Ghanaian center-back, from Granada. The deal has been agreed upon for 2 million euros, and the player, whose medical examination has already been completed, will initially join Castilla.

The agreement is pending official formalization after successful negotiations between both clubs in this final stretch of the market. Naasei had also attracted interest from a German club but will ultimately continue his career in Madrid.

Real Madrid and Granada finalize Naasei's transfer

Real Madrid had been monitoring Naasei for some time and accelerated the operation in the last few days. Granada had the defender under contract with a release clause of 10 million euros, but both entities agreed on a lower amount to complete the transfer.

Naasei joined Granada in 2023 from the Emmanuel City academy in Ghana. Since then, he has gone through the Juvenil A and Recreativo Granada teams before being integrated into the first team.

The center-back stands 1.85 meters tall and can also play as a right-back. During the 2025/26 season, he played 37 games, 34 as a starter, and scored a goal, alternating between both positions at Granada.

His start to this season had also cemented his role in the Andalusian team. Naasei featured in the first two matchdays of the 2026/27 season, although he only accumulated 40 minutes, according to LaLiga records.

Oscar Naasei to begin with Castilla

Real Madrid's plan is to integrate Naasei into Castilla, where he will continue his development and compete for a place in the subsidiary's defense. This move aligns with the club's strategy of adding young players with growth potential before considering a promotion to the first team.

The player had other options on the table. A German club had shown interest in Naasei, and Rayo Vallecano also monitored his situation during negotiations. However, Madrid ultimately secured the deal.

The initial investment for the agreement is 2 million euros, but reports suggest the final sum could be higher with additional variables included. The exact amount will depend on the conditions detailed in the transfer.

Naasei has already completed his medical examination and is set to finalize his move. Real Madrid is now working on the definitive documentation to officially announce the transfer and allow the center-back to join Castilla in the upcoming days.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid tiene nuevo central