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Ancelotti will have four Castilla starlets train with Real Madrid seniors next term
Real Madrid Castilla have a number of young talents with great potential within the ranks. However, there could be an exodus of players this summer after Raul Gonzalez’s men failed to win promotion to La Liga 2.
The likes of Sergio Arribas, Rafa Marin, and Carlos Dotor, who have been regular fixtures for Castilla for the past couple of years, are set to be on their way out soon to continue their development at the highest level, given the lack of a clear pathway into the first team.
At the same time, some players will be given a chance to train with Carlo Ancelotti’s senior setup while continuing to play for Castilla in the upcoming campaign.
And, as per MARCA, Ancelotti has noted down four names – Nico Paz, Mario Martin, Alvaro Rodriguez, and Marvel as players who will be training with the first team but playing for Raul’s side so that they keep getting regular minutes under their belt.
Given that Joselu is the only natural striker at Ancelotti’s disposal at this moment, Alvaro, who made a decent impression with the seniors last season, is likely to see more opportunities in the upcoming season.
As for Nico Paz, the teenage attacking midfield prodigy is seen as one of the best young talents at the club and will see greater exposure with the first-team setup in the coming campaign.
Meanwhile, with Aurelien Tchouameni being the only out-and-out defensive midfielder in the senior squad, Mario Martin could get some chances, potentially in cup ties.
The same could hold true for Marvel, who will now likely be the fifth-choice centre-back for Ancelotti following the departure of Jesus Vallejo and the impending exit of Rafa Marin.
As mentioned earlier, the quartet will alternate training and playing between the first team and the Castilla outfit.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
