Real Madrid and Unión Deportiva Almería are nearing an agreement for the transfer of Manuel Ángel, a 22-year-old Spanish midfielder, with only the final details of the negotiation to be settled. According to AS, Real Madrid values the Castilla captain at six million euros, and the operation is expected to be for 50% of the player's rights. This structure is similar to other deals for players from their academy, La Fábrica. The player has a contract offer from Almería for five seasons plus an optional year, and the signing was a specific request from manager García Pimienta. Ángel joined Real Madrid in July 2023 and has a contract with the club until 2027. He has been capped 13 times for Spain's U19 team, scoring two goals. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €5.00m. Fulham has also been associated with the player.