Exciting talent has told Real Madrid he will leave this summer, Premier League move ruled out

Real Madrid are set for a busy summer, especially in terms of spending. Toni Kroos has already left ahead of his retirement after Euro 2024, while Nacho Fernandez, Rafa Marin and Alvaro Rodriguez are also set to leave in the coming weeks. Another player who will almost certainly go is Paulo Iago.

Until a few months ago, Iago was considered one of the greatest talents in La Fabrica. However, he struggled for prominence in 2024, and as a result, asked Real Madrid to leave, as per AS Diary. Since his contract ends next summer, the Blancos will certainly respect his request, so as not to lose him for free.

Iago cannot join a Premier League team due to changes in post-Brexit regulations, while he is highly unlikely to stay in Spain. As such, the likelihood is that the 17-year-old will join a team in Germany or Italy.

Real Madrid aims to include a buy-back option and/or a 50% sale as part of any deal, as they usually do when selling young players. Club officials are resigned to losing Iago, who is entering his final weeks as a Los Blancos youth player.