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Argentine academy youngster impresses Carlo Ancelotti in Real Madrid pre-season
Nico Paz has been a pleasant surprise during Real Madrid’s preseason tour, and has quickly shown his immense technical quality.
And according to Spanish journalist Jorge Picon, the Argentine 18-year-old could soon see himself involved in the Galacticos first team dynamics after catching coach Carlo Ancelotti’s eye.
Picon says that initially, there were no plans to include him for the USA tour, an unfortunate injury to Dani Ceballos provided an opportunity for Nico to join the team, and he has made the most of it.
He has also impressed fellow teammates, showcasing his talent in the matches against AC Milan and Manchester United, earning high praise.
But it is during training that he has truly shined, reportedly displaying excellent technique and remarkable confidence.
He has supposedly taken on a central role in the team, a responsibility usually reserved for Toni Kroos and Luka Modric and he has also seemingly shown his prowess from executing set pieces.
Quality beyond his age
While primarily a right winger, when also shines in midfield where his two-footedness makes him an excellent asset.
Nico Paz exudes maturity beyond his years and doesn’t look like a youth player, and it doesn’t come as much of a surprise given his terrific displays in the UEFA Youth League, which also turned quite a few heads.
Next year, Nico will continue his growth with the Castilla under Raúl, with whom Paz reportedly shares a great relationship.
Ancelotti will doubtless monitor his progress at Castilla, but he may well be given his first team debut in the upcoming season.
If he continues his current trajectory, he could well become one of the cornerstones of the club’s midfield in the years to come, adding even more quality to an already stacked lineup.
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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.
