Marca confirmed the deal, revealing that Ibáñez has already scored more than 25 goals this season while playing for the older age group at Villegas — a grassroots club from the Logroño neighbourhood that has built a reputation for producing technically developed young players in recent years.
Born in 2013, Ibáñez is a physically developed forward for his age who can operate as a centre-forward or as an attacking midfielder. He is described as tall, powerful and quick, with strong capabilities in the final third — attacking space intelligently, finishing with composure and providing the incisive final pass that defines the most dangerous players around the penalty area.
His ability to compete effectively against older players at such a young age was one of the key factors that drew Real Madrid's attention. Four professional clubs had identified him before the final decision was made.
The decisive factors in his choosing Real Madrid were the comprehensive offer made by the club's recruitment staff and the environment available at Valdebebas — residential facilities, education, a state-of-the-art training complex and a support structure designed to develop the complete player.
Ibáñez will join the academy residency at Valdebebas and begin a new chapter at La Fábrica. The signing continues a recent pattern of Real Madrid recruiting from La Rioja, following the earlier arrival of academy player Manex Rezola from UD Logroñés.
Real Madrid's La Fábrica has produced players at every level of the game, from Raúl to Álvaro Morata. Ibáñez arrives with the time, the talent and now the platform to see how far that trajectory can take him.