Real Madrid has officially announced the departure of young talent Juanmi Latasa to Real Valladolid. The transfer, confirmed on the clubโs official website and social media, marks the end of Latasaโs journey with Los Blancos, where he has been since joining La Fรกbrica academy at just 15 years old.
Latasa, who debuted for the first team in 2022, spent the last two seasons on loan at Getafe, gaining valuable experience in La Liga. Now, he embarks on a new chapter with Real Valladolid, signing a contract until 2029. However, Madrid retains 50% of his rights, potentially securing future earnings if heโs transferred again.
In a heartfelt farewell on Instagram, Latasa expressed gratitude to the club, coaches, teammates, and fans, saying, โFor me, it has been a pride and a privilege to be part of Real Madrid and to defend the shirt of the best club in the world.โ
This move comes after interest from several other clubs, including Getafe and Espanyol, but Valladolidโs offer sealed the deal. Madrid initially aimed for a $5.5 million fee, but the final terms remain undisclosed.Real Madrid’s Juanmi Latasa has officially transferred to Real Valladolid on a contract extending until 2029. After debuting for Madrid’s first team in 2022 and spending the last two seasons on loan at Getafe, Latasa will now continue his career with Valladolid. Madrid retains 50% of his rights, allowing them to benefit from any future transfer. Despite interest from Getafe and Espanyol, Valladolid secured Latasaโs signature. The exact terms of the deal have not been disclosed, though Madrid initially sought $5.5 million. Latasa bid farewell to Madrid on Instagram, expressing pride and gratitude for his time with the club.
