Real Madrid have officially agreed to sell academy forward Jacobo Ortega to French Ligue 1 side Strasbourg in a deal worth €10 million, marking a historic transfer for the Spanish giants’ reserve system.
Real Madrid Academy Star Jacobo Ortega Seals €10 Million Move to Strasbourg
The French club will acquire 70 percent of the player’s economic rights for the substantial fee, with the remaining percentage staying in Madrid’s hands.
🚨JUST IN: Real Madrid WILL earn €10 MILLION for the sale of Jacobo Ortega to Strasbourg.
Real Madrid will keep 30% of his rights. @MatteMoretto @marca pic.twitter.com/0J1xAMsIde
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 13, 2026
Ortega will now travel to France to undergo his medical examination and put pen to paper on his contract with the Ligue 1 outfit.
This transfer represents a landmark moment for Real Madrid’s Castilla academy, as it becomes the most expensive sale of a player who never featured for the first team.
The figure underscores both Ortega’s potential and the growing market value of Madrid’s youth production line.
The 20-year-old forward has primarily developed through Real Madrid’s C team, where he spent the majority of his developmental years.
However, Ortega stepped up significantly when it mattered most, featuring prominently for Castilla during the crucial final fixtures of last season.
The academy side came agonizingly close to reaching the play-off final, and Ortega played an instrumental role in their impressive campaign.
Additionally, the young attacker made his mark in the UEFA Youth League, where he delivered several impactful performances that caught the attention of scouts across Europe.
His ability to operate across multiple attacking positions made him a valuable asset for Madrid’s youth setup.
Despite his obvious talent and progression through the ranks, the brutal reality of Real Madrid’s star-studded squad leaves no room for the promising forward.
With established internationals occupying every attacking position, first-team opportunities simply do not exist for Ortega at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The move to Strasbourg therefore represents the perfect career decision for the talented youngster.
Ligue 1 offers a competitive environment where Ortega can continue his development with regular first-team football, while Real Madrid secure a significant financial return for a player who never made his senior debut.
Ortega now prepares to embark on the next chapter of his career in French football.
