Bayer Leverkusen Secure Signing of Real Madrid’s Young Talent Melvin Ukpeigbe

Bayer Leverkusen has made an addition to their roster by signing Melvin Ukpeigbe, a promising 16-year-old right-back from Real Madrid.

Ukpeigbe has been a notable presence in Real Madrid’s Juvenil B team (under-19s). However, he was notably absent from the team’s participation in a youth tournament in Bali, Indonesia.

Notably, another young talent of the same age group, Hugo Humanes, recently departed for Inter Milan. Despite the signing of a new three-year contract, Ukpeigbe has chosen a new path, joining Bayer Leverkusen on loan.

With his move to Leverkusen, Ukpeigbe will likely capture the attention of Xabi Alonso and benefit from the guidance of the former Spanish international as he adapts to the German league. As a Spanish international in his age group, Ukpeigbe’s potential departure to the Bundesliga has likely captured Real Madrid’s attention. It’s important to note that the club has shown a willingness to sell young prospects who have reached Castilla level, usually with a 50% sell-on fee clause.