
Fran SantamarĂa scored 15 goals in 32 appearances, including 13 goals in 17 matches in Spain's top youth league.
Fran SantamarĂa spent eight years at CD CastellĂłn, where he developed through the youth ranks before his transfer.
SantamarĂa was one of the standout talents, adapting well to higher competition levels and becoming one of the most productive attackers in his category.
Real Madrid has signed 17-year-old striker Fran SantamarĂa from CD CastellĂłn, who will join the club's academy next season. SantamarĂa scored 15 goals in 32 appearances last season, showcasing his talent in Spanish youth football.
Real Madrid have secured the signing of promising young striker Fran SantamarĂa from CD CastellĂłn, with the 17-year-old set to join the clubâs academy next season.
SantamarĂa departs his hometown club after spending the majority of his development years there, bringing an end to an eight-year spell in which he steadily rose through the ranks and established himself as one of the standout talents in Spanish youth football.
The forward arrives in Madrid off the back of an impressive campaign, scoring 15 goals across 32 appearances. Despite being a second-year youth player, SantamarĂa split his time between CastellĂłnâs Juvenil A side and the B team, adapting seamlessly to higher levels of competition.
He found the net 13 times in just 17 matches in the DivisiĂłn de Honor, Spainâs top youth league, while also contributing two goals in 15 appearances for CastellĂłn B in the Segunda FederaciĂłn. His performances not only made him one of the most productive attackers in his category, but also underlined his ability to compete against older opposition.
Standing at 1.85 meters and comfortable with both feet, SantamarĂa has built a reputation as a well-rounded striker with a natural eye for goal. His rapid development did not go unnoticed, as he progressed from youth football into training with the reserve side, signaling his readiness for the next step.
The move to Real Madrid represents a major milestone in his career, with SantamarĂa becoming the most expensive youth sale in CastellĂłnâs history. He will now continue his development at Valdebebas, joining La FĂĄbrica as part of the clubâs long-term investment in emerging talent.
CastellĂłn confirmed the transfer with a statement thanking the player for his dedication and professionalism throughout his time at the club, while wishing him success in the next chapter of his career.
SantamarĂa also shared an emotional farewell message, reflecting on his journey and the impact of his boyhood club.
âThe day I never imagined has arrived,â he wrote. âIâve spent eight years at the club of my life, and now I say goodbye to CastellĂłnâa place where Iâve grown not only as a player, but as a person.â
He went on to thank his family, coaches, and teammates for their support over the years, emphasizing the values of humility and hard work that shaped his development.
âI will always be a CastellĂłn fan,â he added.
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