Real Madrid line up Castilla move for Ghanaian defender Oscar Naasei

Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Ghanaian centre-back Oscar Naasei from Granada for €2m, with the 21-year-old expected to begin his career at the club with the reserve side, Castilla.

The deal for the promising defender has been completed ahead of the end of the current summer transfer window. Naasei has already undergone and passed his medical, according to Italian journalist and transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.

Romano said Real Madrid had agreed terms with Granada for Naasei, who is regarded by the Spanish club as a prospect for the future rather than an immediate first-team addition.

“Deal agreed for €2m fee from Granada as Naasei seen as talent for future initially joining Castilla team.”

Naasei’s move to Real Madrid comes despite interest from a German club. However, the Ghanaian defender chose to continue his development in Madrid and has opted to sign for the Spanish giants.

“Despite German club interest, Naasei signs for Real Madrid. Medical also done.”

The agreement adds another young player to Real Madrid’s recruitment plans during the current transfer window. The club have already signed six players: Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Yan Diomande, Ibrahima Konate and Carlos Espi.

Naasei’s initial destination will be Castilla, Real Madrid’s reserve team, where he is expected to continue his progression before any potential involvement with the senior squad. His arrival gives the club another young defensive option to develop within its structure.

The transfer has been concluded as new manager Jose Mourinho has overseen a positive start to Real Madrid’s La Liga campaign. The team opened the season with consecutive victories, beating Espanyol 2-1 before recording a 4-1 win against Real Sociedad.

Those results have provided an encouraging beginning to Mourinho’s latest spell in charge, while the club continue to strengthen their squad and recruitment pipeline. Naasei’s signing is intended to support the team’s longer-term plans, with the player initially expected to focus on Castilla rather than first-team football.

Romano’s report was accompanied by a post stating:

“🚨⚪️ Real Madrid have agreed to sign 21 year old Ghanian centre back Oscar Naasei.Deal agreed for €2m fee from Granada as Naasei seen as talent for future initially joining Castilla team.There was a German club keen but Naasei signs for Real Madrid. Medical also done. 🇬🇭”

The move means Naasei will leave Granada for Real Madrid after attracting attention as a developing Ghanaian defender. His medical has been completed and the agreement is now in place for his arrival in the Spanish capital.

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