Sergio Arribas has been one of Real Madrid Castilla’s most fundamental members in recent seasons. His impeccable form went a long way in taking the team to the brink of promotion to La Liga 2, but it was unfortunately not meant to be as they fell to Eldense at the final step.

Reports yesterday revealed that Los Blancos had asked several of the Castilla stars to look for new pastures to continue their development. Arribas, despite his accolades, was also put on the same boat. 

The young attacking midfielder has no shortage of suitors with Borussia Dortmund and Girona already working towards his incorporation. While the former ask for a two-year loan stint, the latter seek a permanent transfer and offer a fee of €6 million.

According to reports from AS, Deportivo Alaves have joined the scene to sign Arribas. The entry of a new pawn in the game throws the race wide open.

Luis Garcia’s side recently secured promotion to the first division in Spain and envision Arribas as the right investment to take their midfield forward. The move would almost certainly come with assured first-team minutes, making it a tempting proposal for the Real Madrid starlet.

However, not much is known of Alaves’ economic proposal yet and whether they are willing to beat Girona financially to seal the midfielder’s move.

The prodigy’s first choice is undoubtedly to stay at Real Madrid and fight it out for a place in the senior squad. However, direct competition with Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Brahim Diaz, and the latest arrival Arda Guler leaves little scope for him to succeed.

It is unfortunate that the club must part with such a talented academy graduate for a lack of space in the squad. One can only hope that Arribas maintains his high level and pushes for a return to the Bernabeu in the years to come.

In 36 appearances for the Castilla last season, the 21-year-old scored 20 goals and provided seven assists. He even featured for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, scoring one goal from his four appearances.