The next homegrown player to leave Real Madrid

The white club continues to make money with La Fábrica

Mario Roldán Martínez | 5 Aug 2026 | 14.30
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<p>Gonzalo, transferred to Fulham / Real Madrid CF</p>
<p>Gonzalo, transferred to Fulham / Real Madrid CF</p>

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Jacobo Ortega, a 20-year-old forward for Real Madrid C, is close to becoming the new player for Strasbourg in this summer transfer market. Negotiations between both clubs are progressing, and the deal could close for 8 million euros in exchange for 50% of the player's rights, valuing the attacker at 16 million euros and allowing the white club to retain buy-back options. 

Real Madrid negotiates Jacobo Ortega's move to Strasbourg

Real Madrid continues shaping its strategy with La Fábrica players, and Jacobo Ortega is the next name that could leave Valdebebas. The agreement with Strasbourg is well advanced after the French club showed a firm willingness to meet the financial conditions set by the Madrid entity. 

The operation is structured on a formula that Real Madrid has already used in other youth sales. The club aims to earn around 8 million euros for 50% of the transfer, retaining the other half of the player's rights, and including buy-back or right of first refusal clauses to maintain control over his development. 

The initial valuation of 16 million euros reflects the confidence in the forward's potential, despite not having debuted with the first team yet. This figure has been one of the key points in the negotiation between both parties. 

Jacobo Ortega, Real Madrid academy player / Real Madrid CF

Jacobo Ortega follows Gonzalo's path and other academy sales

The potential departure of Jacobo Ortega comes in a summer of intense activity for Real Madrid's academy. In recent weeks, deals have been closed with players like Gonzalo, Nico Paz, Mario Gila, or Víctor Muñoz, within a policy combining immediate income with maintaining rights over promising players. 

In Gonzalo's case, his future also seems away from Santiago Bernabéu, confirming the club's commitment to generate resources by selling young talents without giving up the possibility of bringing them back in the future if they fulfill their sporting potential. 

Jacobo Ortega's numbers support the interest sparked in the market. The forward scored 19 goals across Real Madrid C, Castilla, and Juvenil A, including goals in the UEFA Youth League quarterfinals and final. This performance attracted the interest of several clubs in La Liga and European teams before Strasbourg gained an advantage in the negotiations. 

Strasbourg accelerates as Real Madrid finalizes the last details

The next step is to close the final agreement between clubs. The harmony between Real Madrid and Strasbourg is positive, with discussions focusing on the transfer's final details and the drafting of clauses that will allow the white club to retain decision-making power over Jacobo Ortega's future. If there are no last-minute changes, the forward will head to Ligue 1 in the coming days, while Real Madrid will complete another strategic operation with one of its most promising academy players. 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El próximo canterano en salir del Real Madrid