Madrid complete Vallejo signing

Zaragoza confirm the transfer of the young centre-back who will stay with them for another season on loan

Vallejo now a Real Madrid player

Real Zaragoza officially announced the transfer of Jesús Vallejo to Real Madrid early on Friday afternoon. Although the announcement was then taken off the website, the news was later confirmed by both clubs.

“The Blancos had been following the player for some time and had shown a genuine interest in signing him” said the Aragonese club, while explaining that the player will continue at La Romareda on loan for another season. Vallejo’s contract with Real Madrid will bind him to the club for six years.

In addition, Zaragoza announced that the young goalkeeper Darío Ramos has also been transferred to Real Madrid, who have paid his buy-out clause.