Chelsea receive boost in pursuit of Jacobo Ramon as Real Madrid delay move
Chelsea's hopes of signing Como defender Jacobo Ramon this summer have been handed a significant boost, with Real Madrid informing the player they do not plan to activate a buy-back clause until 2027. According to a report from TEAMtalk, the Spanish giants have communicated this timeline to the 20-year-old centre-back, who has impressed in Serie A this season. This development opens a window for other suitors, with Chelsea heavily linked and now potentially able to negotiate a deal without immediate competition from his former club.
Ramon left Real Madrid for Como last summer in a search for regular first-team football and has since emerged as one of the standout young defenders in Italy. His composed performances have attracted attention from several top clubs, including Arsenal alongside Chelsea. The Blues, who are expected to be in the market for defensive reinforcements, view Ramon as a promising long-term prospect. Real Madrid's decision to wait, however, does not completely remove them from the picture, as they retain a favourable buy-back option believed to be set at a relatively low fee.
This clause ultimately gives Real Madrid long-term control over Ramon's future, but their temporary step back provides Chelsea with a clearer path to secure his signature in the upcoming transfer window. Chelsea's interest aligns with a broader strategy of recruiting high-potential young players, and Ramon's profile fits this model. For Como, a sale to a Premier League club this summer would likely represent a substantial profit on a player they acquired just last year, though the Spanish club's future interest complicates the valuation.
Meanwhile, in other transfer news relevant to Chelsea, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Aston Villa could be persuaded to sell attacker Morgan Rogers for an 'important proposal' this summer. The England international, who recently signed a new contract, is reportedly of interest to Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and PSG, with a potential fee suggested to be in excess of €100 million. Villa's need to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules may force them to consider major offers for key assets like Rogers.
Chelsea are also reported to be scouting Bologna striker Santiago Castro during his side's Europa League clash with Aston Villa, according to Il Resto del Carlino. The club's recruitment team remains active across multiple positions as they plan for the summer window. The situation surrounding Jacobo Ramon presents a specific opportunity, with the delayed involvement of Real Madrid offering Chelsea a chance to act decisively. The coming months will determine if they can structure an agreement that satisfies Como and convinces the player that Stamford Bridge is the right next step in his development.
