Spanish football giants Real Madrid have reached an agreement to recruit Ghanaian youngster Latif Issman from UD Logroñés, with the midfielder scheduled to join their reserve side in the summer of 2027.
The 20-year-old is expected to become part of Real Madrid Castilla ahead of the 2027/28 campaign after both clubs concluded negotiations on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Spanish newspaper MARCA reported that the development makes Issman the Spanish outfit’s first acquisition for the upcoming season.
The move follows months of interest from Madrid’s scouting department, which had been monitoring the player’s progress before attempting to secure his services during the previous summer transfer period. However, discussions between the parties failed to yield an agreement at the time.
The European champions subsequently revived their interest, eventually reaching a breakthrough with UD Logroñés.
An existing transfer relationship between the two institutions reportedly contributed to the successful negotiations. Their previous dealings included Manex Rezola’s transfer to Valdebebas last winter.
Issman remains under contract with Logroñés until June 30, 2027, allowing him to complete his departure once the current agreement expires.
Born on November 1, 2006, the Ghanaian began his football journey at SD Logroñés before progressing through the youth ranks of UD Logroñés.
His impressive displays earned him elevation to the senior squad in July 2025, where he gradually established himself under head coach Unai Mendia.
The midfielder also featured in all four fixtures during the club’s promotion play-offs, playing a role in their successful campaign to secure advancement to the RFEF Primera Federación.
Since their promotion, Issman has maintained his involvement in the first team, registering 10 appearances and providing one assist.
His growing influence at the Spanish club has strengthened his reputation as an emerging talent, attracting attention from the Madrid-based outfit.
A switch to Castilla is expected to provide the Ghanaian with a valuable platform to sharpen his abilities, gain further experience and potentially work towards breaking into Real Madrid’s senior squad.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong