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Real Madrid Bests Athletic Bilbao to Sign Biscayan Prodigy Lawrence

Young Talent to Join Real Madrid’s Youth Academy

Background on Osayande

Osayande is currently part of Santutxu in the División de Honor, having previously been trained at the renowned Lezama youth academy. His family made the significant decision to accept an offer from Real Madrid, allowing him to join their La Fábrica youth program.

Upcoming Transition

According to reports by AS, the family plans to relocate to Madrid in June. Athletic Bilbao made considerable efforts to keep him, even presenting a competing offer recently, but they were ultimately unsuccessful. His progression has captured the attention of several other clubs as well.

Impressive Season

Lawrence, born in Bilbao 13 years ago and raised in Sestao, is enjoying a standout season, netting 12 goals in the first half of the year for Santutxu’s youth squad.

Santutxu is recognized for nurturing young talent, with operations centered in their Mallona facilities, alongside Danok Bat. Standing at over 1.80 meters, Lawrence is distinguished by his left-footed kicks, strength, and speed.

He consistently represents the Basque Region in youth competitions and made the choice to depart from Lezama in June, deciding against renewing his contract in favor of joining Santutxu.