According to Defensa Central, the Merengue club followed Othmane Maamma during the tournament, and internal impressions of him are very positive. The publication also states that his power, speed, dribbling quality, and positioning on the right wing have led Madrid scouts to become interested in him and to consider a future signing. Real Madrid's scout, Juni Calafat, will gather information during the season to determine if Maamma meets expectations with his club, Watford. If he does, it will be a strong indication for a future signing. Currently, Real Madrid considers him a target to monitor but has not made any specific moves. Florentino Pérez will authorize a move if Maamma's performance is positive over the coming months, because Pérez does not want to lose the opportunity to sign the young player. Watford, which is fifteenth in the English second division, spent 1.3 million to recruit Maamma this summer. However, Othmane Maamma has not yet played a match in the Championship. The 20-year-old, who is under contract with the Hornets until June 2029, is expected to be retained. His performance at the U20 World Cup is expected to help him gain playing time. Real Madrid is therefore discreetly monitoring this player, who, according to the Madrid media, is reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo in his early days.