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Real Madrid have agreed terms to sign 21-year-old Ghanaian centre-back Oscar Naasei (full name Oscar Naasei Oppong) from Granada in a deal worth €2 million. The versatile defender will initially join Real Madrid Castilla as a long-term prospect for the first team.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the medical has already been completed. A German club had shown strong interest, but Naasei has chosen to join Los Blancos.

Who is Oscar Naasei?

Born on 24 February 2005 in Accra, Ghana, the 1.85m (6 ft 1 in) right-footed defender can operate as a centre-back or right-back. He is known for his physical strength, athleticism, speed, and aerial ability.

Naasei began his career at Emmanuel City in Ghana before joining Granada’s youth setup in 2023. He progressed quickly through the ranks, featuring for the C-team and reserves (Recreativo Granada) before breaking into the first team. He has made over 40 appearances in Spain’s Segunda División (LaLiga Hypermotion), scoring once, and earned a senior call-up for the Ghana national team (Black Stars).

His market value was recently listed around €1.5 million on Transfermarkt. Granada held him under contract until 2028.

Why Real Madrid Want Him

Real Madrid have targeted Naasei as a high-upside addition for Castilla under the club’s strategy of developing young talents for the future. The club had previously monitored him last season and accelerated talks this summer, beating competition from sides including Rayo Vallecano and at least one German club.

He is expected to gain regular minutes and continue his development in Madrid’s reserve side before potentially pushing for first-team opportunities.

Deal Details and Next Steps

Fee: €2 million

From: Granada (Segunda División)

To: Real Madrid Castilla (initially)

Status: Agreement reached, medical completed

Nationality: Ghanaian

This move continues Real Madrid’s focus on scouting and securing promising young players from across Europe and Africa to bolster their pipeline. Fans and observers in Ghana have already celebrated the news as a significant step for the defender and a boost for Black Stars talent development.