Real Madrid Set to Bring Back Jacobo Ramón in a Low-Cost Defensive Transfer
Real Madrid are preparing to strengthen their defence by bringing academy graduate Jacobo Ramón back to the club next summer. The centre-back has impressed since joining Como, and reports say Los Blancos can activate a buy-back clause for less than €9 million—a modest fee compared with his rapidly rising market value.
The potential transfer comes as Real Madrid consider how to meet José Mourinho’s reported desire for reinforcements in central defence and midfield. Club officials had previously viewed the expected arrival of Ibrahima Konaté as a major boost to the back line. Ramón’s return would offer another option: a young defender who already understands the club and has developed through regular first-team football in Italy.
Real Madrid’s buy-back clause offers a low-cost route
According to Sport, citing transfer-market journalist Matteo Moretto, Real Madrid intend to activate the clause included in Ramón’s move to Como. Moretto’s reported estimate places the fee below €9 million, despite higher figures circulating elsewhere. If completed, the deal would make Ramón one of the Spanish club’s most affordable defensive additions in a market where established centre-backs can command substantial transfer fees.
Como signed Ramón for a reported €2.5 million in July 2025. Since then, the 21-year-old has grown in stature under head coach Cesc Fàbregas, earning consistent opportunities and attracting increased attention. Transfermarkt currently lists his value at around €45 million, although market valuations are estimates rather than guaranteed prices. Even so, the gap between that figure and the reported buy-back cost highlights the financial advantage Real could have secured when arranging his original departure.
The clause gives Madrid flexibility as well as a potential bargain. The club can bring Ramón back for a fee set in advance, then decide whether he fits into the first-team squad or whether another transfer makes more sense. His return, therefore, may be close to being arranged, but his long-term role at the Santiago Bernabéu is not yet certain.
A choice between first-team opportunity and transfer profit
Real Madrid will need to assess Ramón’s development, the balance of their defensive options and the demands of a busy season before making a final decision. If the coaching staff believe he is ready, he could compete for minutes alongside the club’s senior centre-backs. If opportunities are limited, Madrid could consider selling him at a significant profit or using his value in a broader transfer plan.
That decision will depend on more than his price tag. A young defender returning to Madrid would need a clear pathway into the team, particularly if the squad already contains experienced players and other incoming signings. Regular football is important at this stage of Ramón’s career, and the club will have to weigh the benefits of keeping him against the possibility that another season as a starter elsewhere could accelerate his progress.
For Real, the buy-back arrangement reduces the risk of losing control of a promising academy product. Rather than entering a competitive bidding process after his value has climbed, Madrid can reportedly reclaim him for a much lower amount. That makes the transfer attractive whether the club ultimately keeps him or chooses to sell.
Ramón has already experienced life at the Bernabéu
Ramón is not an unfamiliar name to Madrid supporters. Before leaving for Como, the defender made six appearances for Real Madrid’s senior side. One of the most memorable moments came during the 2024–25 season, when he scored a late winner against Real Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabéu. The goal offered an early glimpse of his composure and gave him a notable place in the club’s recent history.
Since moving to Italy, he has added valuable experience. Ramón has made 49 appearances for Como and contributed five goals, an encouraging return for a centre-back. His attacking output is an added benefit, but his main value remains his defensive work: positioning, decision-making and the ability to handle the physical demands of senior competition. Playing regularly in Serie A has also exposed him to a different tactical environment from the one he experienced in Madrid’s academy.
That combination of familiarity and development could make Ramón an appealing option for the Spanish side. He knows the expectations attached to the Real Madrid shirt, while his time at Como has given him the chance to grow beyond the limited minutes typically available to a young player at one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Transfer prediction: a return is likely, but his role remains open
The strongest indication is that Real Madrid will activate the buy-back clause and bring Ramón back next summer. The reported fee of under €9 million makes the move financially compelling, especially given his progress and the club’s need to plan for defensive depth. However, a completed transfer would only begin the next stage of the decision-making process.
Madrid must determine whether Ramón can contribute immediately, whether he needs another loan or whether his rising value makes a sale the better option. The prediction, for now, is that the club will secure his return before deciding on his future within the squad. Keeping him would provide a young, cost-effective defensive option; selling him could generate a substantial return on a relatively small investment.
Either outcome would underline the value of Real Madrid’s buy-back strategy. The club can regain a defender it knows, protect itself from escalating transfer costs and retain control over a player whose career is moving quickly. For Ramón, the next few months at Como could be decisive: strong performances may strengthen his case for a place in Madrid’s plans—or make him an even more valuable asset when the summer transfer window opens.
