Real Madrid Poised for Record €10 Million Youth Departure

La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid is nearing the completion of a significant transfer maneuver this summer.

It is understood that Jacobo Ortega is close to finalizing a move to France, where he will join RC Strasbourg.

For those unfamiliar with the name, Jacobo is a 20-year-old forward, primarily playing as a centre-forward. Last season, while representing Real Madrid's Castilla team, the young talent impressively scored 18 goals and provided two assists across all competitions.

These standout performances attracted considerable interest from various clubs both within Spain and internationally this summer. This interest is fueled by the player's potential, especially considering the current strong competition for a first-team spot at Real Madrid, with players like Kylian Mbappé, Carlos Espí, and Endrick ahead of him.

As previously mentioned, this week has seen one suitor emerge as a serious contender to secure the Spaniard's permanent transfer away from his home country.

According to a report from journalist Javier Rodríguez Pascual:

"Jacobo Ortega is on the verge of sealing his signing with Strasbourg. This will be the most expensive sale of a Real Madrid youth player who has not debuted with the first team. 10 million euros for 70%."

English Translation:

Real Madrid giants are closing in on a deal to finalize their latest impressive business in the summer transfer window.

This comes amid the understanding that Jacobo Ortega is all set to take his talents to France, to link up with RC Strasbourg.

Jacobo, for those not familiar with his name, is a 20-year-old attacker, who primarily operates as a centre-forward. Last season, while on the books of Real Madrid’s Castilla side, the youngster registered 18 goals and two assists across all competitions.

Such exploits piqued the attention of a number of clubs across Spain and beyond this summer, amid widespread interest in a deal for a player whose path to the first team is currently firmly blocked by the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Carlos Espí, and Endrick.

And as alluded to above, this week, one such suitor appears to be closer than ever to luring the Spaniard away from his home country on a permanent basis.

As per a report from journalist Javier Rodríguez Pascual:

"Jacobo Ortega, on the verge of sealing his signing with Strasbourg. It will be the most expensive sale of a Real Madrid youth player who has not debuted with the first team. 10 million euros for 70%."