Real Madrid's pursuit of emerging talent from Spain's smaller clubs has produced another promising signing.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Los Blancos have completed an agreement for the transfer of Ghana international Oscar Naasei on a permanent basis.
The 21-year-old has undergone a medical ahead of a €2 million transfer from second division outfit Granada.
He will join the Castilla team with a with a view to future integration into the first team at Valdebebas.
The signing strengthens Real Madrid's defensive depth and gives the club another high-upside prospect to develop from the 2026-27 season.
Real Madrid Sign Oscar Naasei From Granada in €2m Deal
Real Madrid have paid €2m to sign versatile defender Oscar Naasei this summer, beating competition from a German club.
Naasei is a full international with Ghana's Black Stars, having played for his country in a friendly game against Mexico earlier this year.
Capable of playing at centre-back or right-back, Naasei is a modern defender whose rise to Real Madrid has been meteoric.
He caught the eye of the club's scouts with his commanding physical and tactical displays for Granada in various domestic games.
The move adds another defensive prospect to Real Madrid's wider depth chart, particularly after the club brought in just one senior centre-back, Ibrahima Konate, this summer.
Who is Oscar Naasei? What He Brings to Los Blancos
Oscar Naasei was playing for Ghanaian club Emmanuel City when Granada came calling three years ago, taking him to Spain.
He worked his way up the ranks in Andalusia, playing for the U-19s and then the Reserve team at Granada, before making it to their senior team in the 2024-25 season.
Standing at 6'1", Naasei has the physical and tactical profile to adapt to different situations and positions.
The Ghanaian combines strong recovery pace with physical strength in one-on-one duels, allowing him to adapt effectively across different defensive roles.
Naasei's ability to defend wide spaces allows him to operate as either a centre-back or right-back in a conventional back four, or as a right-sided centre-back in a back three.
This makes him an ideal fit for modern, high-pressing defensive systems.
Why Oscar Naasei Will Start His Real Madrid Career With Castilla
Oscar Naasei's initial assignment will be to show himself in the colours of Real Madrid's Castilla team in the third tier of Spanish football.
The move to Castilla will allow him to build consistency while occasionally training with the first team and adapting to the demands of the senior environment.
Castilla provides a key developmental stage for young players hoping to earn opportunities within Real Madrid's senior setup.
For the Ghana international, this represents a reward for his rapid rise through the ranks in Spanish football, and a test of his ability to take the move in his stride.
He will compete with the likes of Joan Martinez, Mario Rivas, and Lamini Fati for chances to impress Mourinho this season.
What Young Players Can Learn From Oscar Naasei's Rise
Young players can learn from Oscar Naasei's journey that constant preparation can help them seize unexpected opportunities.
Naasei moved directly from grassroots football in Ghana into the Spanish system and adapted quickly.
He remained ready while he played in the youth ranks of Granada, earning him his first taste of senior action at the club, and now a move to arguably the biggest club in football.
Young players must also develop multi-positional flexibility, which enables them to feature in multiple different roles, making them assets in modern-day football.
They must also learn to treat every game in every division as a potential trial game.
His performances at youth and reserve level helped build the profile that eventually earned him a move to Real Madrid.
Consistency at lower levels can open the door to opportunities at the biggest clubs in the world.
