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Man United’s plans of acquiring Spanish treasure thrown into chaos by Real Madrid – report

Real Madrid are set to activate their buy-back clause for Como defender Jacobo Ramón, ending Manchester United's hopes of signing the talented centre-back.

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 7:30 PM
Man United’s plans of acquiring Spanish treasure thrown into chaos by Real Madrid – report
Key Things to Know
  • Manchester United's pursuit of Jacobo Ramón faces disruption due to Real Madrid's transfer plans.
  • Real Madrid have reportedly decided to activate a permanent buy-back clause for Ramón in 2027.
  • The buy-back fee for the Como defender is reportedly set at less than €9 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United's plans to pursue Como defender Jacobo Ramón have been disrupted following reports that Real Madrid intend to trigger a buy-back clause. Journalist Matteo Moretto reports that Real Madrid have fully decided to activate the permanent buy-back option in 2027 for a fee under €9 million, after which they will determine whether to keep him or negotiate a transfer to the Premier League.

The Peoples Person reports that Ramón's strong performances in Serie A make him an unlikely candidate for Real Madrid to sell immediately. Writer Daniel Onguko suggests Ramón could instead serve as Antonio Rüdiger's long-term replacement in Madrid, potentially forcing Manchester United to seek alternative targets for their planned defensive rebuild.

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