Real Madrid has officially announced a player transfer through a statement shared to its official website and also via social media. Real Madrid C. F. and Real Valladolid have reached an agreement for the transfer of their player, Latasa. The statement revealed that Juanmi Latasa joined Madrid in 2016 at the age of 15 and progressed through all the age categories of the La Fabrica academy, winning a Youth League championship in the early 2020s. After featuring for the Castilla reserve team for two seasons, Latasa made his first-team debut in 2022.
Following loan spells at Getafe, Latasa and Madrid have now parted ways, with the player successfully securing a transfer to another La Liga side. Expressing gratitude on Instagram, Latasa thanked the club for its support in his development as a player and as a person, emphasizing the pride of representing Real Madrid and the values instilled in him during his time at the club.
According to reports, Latasa has signed with Real Valladolid until 2029, with Madrid retaining 50% of his rights. This arrangement allows Madrid to potentially profit from any future transfer of the player. However, the club's desired transfer fee of $5.5 million (€5 million) was not met, as other interested clubs like Getafe, Espanyol, and Italian teams were unable to match Valladolid's offer.
The transfer signifies a new chapter for Latasa as he bids farewell to Real Madrid and embarks on a fresh journey with Real Valladolid. The young striker's move underscores the competitive nature of player transfers in football and the strategic considerations involved for clubs seeking to maximize their assets.
