€10m buy‑back clause ensures Real Madrid land Jacobo Ramon

Jacobo Ramon has been named as Real Madrid’s first signing for the 2027 season, a move underpinned by a €10m buy‑back clause that makes his return to Los Blancos almost inevitable after impressing in Serie A with Cesc Fabregas’s Como, the young defender is set to re‑join the Spanish giants this summer.

Madrid’s youth pipeline and buy‑back policy

Real Madrid hoover up talent from across Spain into their youth ranks, a strategy that has yielded a steady stream of top‑level players. The club does not always grant those graduates regular first‑team chances, nor does it always retain them long‑term. Nonetheless, it excels at activating buy‑back clauses to bring former prospects back. This model has produced internationals who later excel on the European stage.

Ramon departed for Cesc Fabregas’s Como side in Serie A, where he quickly became a key defender. During the summer, rumours linked him with several Premier League clubs, but none materialised. His performances in Italy have kept the Spanish capital’s interest alive. Clubs such as Tottenham and Liverpool were mentioned in the speculation.

€10m buy‑back clause makes return inevitable

TeamTalk reported today that the defender is effectively on loan at Como, with a fixed €10m price that Real Madrid can trigger at any moment. The clause renders the deal almost inevitable, as the club can either reintegrate him or sell him on for a substantial profit. The arrangement gives Madrid flexibility while protecting their investment.

When asked about his future, Ramon said: “I’m focused on the present… I’m very happy at Como and I’m only thinking about doing my best this season, winning a lot of games and getting as far as possible.”

Should Madrid activate the clause, the defender could feature regularly in the first team, or the club could treat him as a profitable asset. Either scenario aligns with the Spanish giants’ historic approach to nurturing and repurchasing home‑grown talent.