After the success of Nico Paz, Côme now targets Jesús Fortaa, the young side of the hopes of Real Madrid. A bold transfer window that begins to annoy Casa Blanca.
Jesús Fortaa, the nugget that makes Madrid tremble
According to Marca, the Transalpine club set its sights on Jesús Fortaa, 17 -year -old defender (18 years on March 26) trained at Atléti before joining Real in 2023. The player, Spanish international U19, stops negotiations to extend his contract (June 2026), leaving the door open to a departure. A boon for the Italians, ready to repeat the Nico Paz scenario – arrived last summer and already holder in Serie B.
The Côme model: plunder the fabrica
With the former sports director of Real Madrid, Juni Calafat, in his staff, Côme made the Madrid youth her breeding ground. Winning bet: Nico Paz (19) has scored 6 goals this season, becoming the club's emblem. Fortaa, offensive right side compared to Dani Carvajal, could follow the same path. His technical profile seduces, but his lack of playing time in Madrid (0 minute in pro) pushes him to exile.
Real Madrid: Between anger and pragmatism
The Merengue management, which proposed an extension months ago, sees this new Razzia attempt at a bad way. But faced with Fortaa's stubbornness, the club would be ready to listen to the offers this summer rather than losing it free in 2026. A scenario reminiscent of that of Achraf Hakimi, who left too early to flourish elsewhere …
With a strategy centered on unconfirmed young people at Real, the Italian club is focusing on future resale. Fortaa, estimated at € 5M, could gain value in Serie A, like Paz. A risky business model, but paying if talents explode.
And now ?
Everything will depend on the discussions between Côme and Real. The Italians will probably have to pay between € 3 million and 5M € to convince, but they have an asset: the agent of Fortaa, Pini Zahavi, close to Calafat. Business to follow …
