Official: Como sign Ramon from Real Madrid in complicated agreement | OneFootball

Como have officially signed defender Jacobo Ramon from Real Madrid on a permanent transfer, in a deal similar to that of Nico Paz, with several buy-back clauses.

The central defender turned 20 in January and is a product of the Real Madrid youth academy, moving all the way up the various teams.

Ramon has represented Spain at Under-18, Under-19 and Under-20 levels.

“Jacobo is a young player with great prospects,” Como coach Cesc Fabregas told the club website.

“He comes from one of the most competitive youth academies in the world, where he has been able to hone his skills, and we are confident he will have a very positive impact on our team.”

Why Ramon is owned by both Como and Real Madrid

MADRID, SPAIN – MAY 14: Jacobo Ramon of Real Madrid CF in action during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and RCD Mallorca at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 14, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

A statement from Real Madrid merely confirmed that they had ‘reached an agreement for the transfer’ of the player to Como, but gave no further details.

The reality is a little more complicated, as Como are expected to pay circa €2.5m plus add-ons for his signature.

However, Real Madrid are owed 50 per cent of any future sale fee and have three different buy-back options in case they want to bring him to the Bernabeu.

COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 07: Nico Paz of Como 1907 looks o during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and Juventus at Stadio G. Sinigaglia on February 07, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

This is the same structure that allowed Como to sign Nico Paz, as he had an option for Real Madrid to recall for €8m in June 2025.

That rises to €9m in 2026 and €10m in 2027 before it expires completely.

This complicated system allows Como to develop the players by giving them regular time in Serie A, but also for Real Madrid to potentially reap the rewards at a later date.

In the past, it would’ve been called a co-ownership deal, but those formulas were banned several years ago.