Fulham nears agreement for Real Madrid's Cesar Palacios transfer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Fulham is approaching a deal to sign 21-year-old midfielder Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid. Negotiations have progressed rapidly, with an agreement believed to be close. Real Madrid prefers to sell 50% of Palacios' rights while retaining control over his future, allowing them to benefit from his development. Alvaro Arbeloa, the former Real Madrid player, is advocating for the move, having previously worked with Palacios in the academy. The transfer could be finalized soon, as Palacios seeks regular first-team football after a strong season with Castilla.
- •Fulham is close to signing Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid.
- •Negotiations have accelerated significantly in the past 24 hours.
- •Real Madrid favors retaining 50% of Palacios' rights.
- •Alvaro Arbeloa has been pivotal in pushing for the transfer.
- •Palacios had a standout season, scoring 16 goals for Castilla.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid academy graduate close to Premier League move as agreement nears – report
"As reported by AS, Fulham are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid youngster Cesar Palacios, with negotiations accelerating significantly over the past 24 hours. An agreement is now believed to be...
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