Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Lamini Fati is on the verge of joining Real Madrid.

According to Romano, the deal to sign the 18-year-old centre-back is almost completed. The defender is set to join from Leganés for a reported fee of €100,000.

Romano made this known in a tweet via his X account on Monday, stating that Fati has also agreed to personal terms.

“Real Madrid are set to sign 18-year-old centre-back Lamini Fati for €100k fee, as @relevo reported. Deal almost done with Leganés, personal terms also agreed with Fati who’d join the Juvenil A team. Youth team signing with view on first team future progress,” Romano tweeted.

🚨⚪️ Real Madrid are set to sign 18 year old centre back Lamini Fati for €100k fee, as @relevo reported.

Deal almost done with Leganés, personal terms also agreed with Fati who’d join the Juvenil A team.

Youth team signing with view on first team future progress. pic.twitter.com/OSrwG5glqd

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 16, 2024