Real Madrid have taken an important step towards strengthening their squad for next season, with Jacobo Ramón expected to return to the Santiago Bernabéu. The club are currently in the first year of a new project under José Mourinho, and recent victories, including a crucial triumph over Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou, have helped restore confidence and excitement among supporters.

Defensive reinforcements and midfield improvements have been among Madrid's main priorities for some time. Mourinho reportedly wanted to strengthen both areas last summer, but the club failed to deliver all the additions he had requested. Although Ibrahima Konaté was considered a valuable option for improving the defence, Madrid's efforts to bring in Rodri ultimately proved unsuccessful.

The club's decision-makers previously felt that there were no midfielders available who justified a significant financial investment. However, their approach now appears to be changing as they begin preparing for the upcoming transfer window. According to Matteo Moretto, Madrid have decided to activate their purchase option for Jacobo Ramón, paving the way for the young defender to return to his boyhood club this summer.

Despite reports suggesting otherwise, the transfer fee is expected to remain below €9 million. Ramón's return is understood to be settled, although his long-term future at the Bernabéu remains uncertain. His arrival will give Madrid another defensive option as they assess their squad requirements ahead of the new campaign.

Madrid must now decide whether Ramón has done enough to earn a place in Mourinho's first-team plans or whether selling him would be a better financial decision. Keeping him could provide valuable defensive depth and support the club's long-term ambitions, while a potential sale could generate funds for other reinforcements. For now, his return marks the first significant step in Madrid's preparations for next season.