La Liga giants Real Madrid have bolstered their academy with the addition of highly-rated defender Lamini Fati, as officially announced on Wednesday.

The 18-year-old central defender, previously on the books of Leganés, has been a hot topic in Madrid’s football circles in recent weeks. His standout performances at the reserve level had not gone unnoticed, drawing interest from several clubs across Spain. However, Real Madrid’s allure ultimately proved decisive.

Fati’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu follows an agreement between Real Madrid and Leganés for a transfer fee of €100,000. The promising young stopper is set to join the club’s Juvenil team, where he will continue his development under the watchful eyes of Madrid’s academy coaches.

Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move, stating:
‘Official: 18 year old centre back Lamini Fati joins Real Madrid from Leganés. Agreement for €100k fee for the centre back joining the Juvenil team.’

With his signing, Real Madrid continue their tradition of securing top young talents, adding further depth to their academy ranks. Fans will undoubtedly keep a close eye on Fati’s progression as he aims to follow in the footsteps of other academy graduates who have gone on to shine at the highest level.