Real Madrid will have to trigger the release clause, worth €30 million, to sign 18-year-old Spanish youth international Assane Diao from Real Betis.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Assane Diao is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. And the Merengues know how much they need to fork out to secure his services. The 18-year-old has a release clause worth €30 million in his contract with Real Betis, who will not sell him for a lower price.
Assane Diao is a native of Ndongane but has spent his formative years thus far in Spain. The Spanish youth international currently represents La Roja’s under-19 team and has turned out for CD Badajoz, Flecha Negra, Balon de Cadiz, and Real Betis in his youth career. Meanwhile, the youngster has already made his first-team debut for Los Verdiblancos.
The 18-year-old has turned out three times for the Real Betis first team this season, already finding the back of the net twice. Meanwhile, Diao’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. And Real Madrid will be one of his prospective suitors next year.
Reports have linked the teenage sensation with high-profile clubs in the Premier League, including Liverpool and Chelsea. But the report only mentions Real Madrid as a prospective suitor to land the Spaniard. But Los Blancos’ interest in the young winger is somewhat surprising.
Vinicius Junior has the left-wing berth locked down whenever Carlo Ancelotti utilises a formation with the role. So, Diao will likely play second fiddle to the Brazilian international if he joins Real Madrid. Nonetheless, the Merengues remain keen on prising the 18-year-old away from Real Betis.
However, the teenager will not cost a bomb, with his contract with Real Betis having an affordable release clause. So, Real Madrid will have to fork out only €30 million to secure Diao’s services next year. They should have no qualms about coughing up the money to land the youngster.
The 18-year-old Spanish youth international might still only be in the nascent stages of his career as a professional footballer. But spending €30 million to secure Diao’s services might be bang for the buck for Real Madrid.
