Real Madrid will make only one signing in winter, and it will be for Castilla

Real Madrid already has its priority defined for January: they only consider one addition, and it will be directed towards the academy.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 13 Sep 2026 | 22.00
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Real Madrid will make only one signing in winter and it will be for Castilla.
Real Madrid will make only one signing in winter and it will be for Castilla.

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Real Madrid has a single reinforcement in mind for the upcoming winter transfer window, and it would not be destined for the first team. The chosen one is Amlani Tatu, an 18-year-old Australian winger from Adelaide United, an operation that appears as the main priority of Real Madrid's transfer market to strengthen Castilla.

The planning for January, therefore, revolves around reinforcing the academy before Jose Mourinho's team. The operation does not yet have a known transfer fee, but Tatu is under contract with his current club until June 30, 2027, so any addition will require an agreement with the Australian entity.

Real Madrid Focuses on Amlani Tatu

Amlani Tatu was born on July 1, 2008, in Adelaide, and can play on both wings, although his main position is left winger. He stands at 1.75 meters, is right-footed, and is currently valued at around 150,000 euros.

Due to his age, his professional career is still limited. The forward has played 9 matches with Adelaide's first team across all competitions while also maintaining involvement with the club's youth categories.

One of his recent highlights came on August 15. Tatu scored one of Adelaide United's goals in a 2-2 draw against Manchester United during the Otten Innovation Cup, where the Australian team competed with their youth side.

Real Madrid's monitoring aligns with an operation initially designed for Castilla. The reserve team is currently competing in Primera Federación, and the plan is for the Australian to start his adaptation to Spanish football within the academy structure before considering any further steps.

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Adelaide United Has the Player under Contract Until 2027

Adelaide United secured the future of the winger in August 2024 when Tatu signed his first professional contract for three seasons. The agreement keeps the player linked to the Australian club until the end of the 2026/27 campaign.

Before settling at Adelaide, the player went through Croydon FC and the Football South Australia development program. He also had the opportunity to train at the PSV Eindhoven academy, providing him with an initial formative experience in Europe.

His progress has also led him to Australia's youth teams. He was part of the U-17 national team and this year made the U-20 selection. Adelaide ultimately decided not to release him for the U-20 Asia Cup qualifiers held between August and September.

Castilla Would Be His First Destination

The potential move for Tatu differs from the big signings usually associated with Real Madrid during transfer windows. The current planning hints at a future addition with immediate placement in the reserve team, without initial plans to join the first team.

January will reveal whether the monitoring leads to negotiations with Adelaide United. The contract until 2027 obliges Real Madrid to reach a club-to-club agreement if they wish to add the Australian in winter, with Castilla expected to be the planned destination for his further development.

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