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Cadiz pushing to sign 22-year-old Real Madrid academy midfielder
According to AS, Cadiz are pushing to sign Real Madrid youngster Manuel Angel even as talks over a move to UD Almeria face some roadblocks.
The Spanish second division side need to strengthen their midfield. Following the confirmed departure of Rominigue Kouame and the possible exit of Joaquin Gonzalez, they have vacancies to fill and wants to complete the position as soon as possible.
One of the names to emerge in recent hours is Manuel Angel.
According to the report, Cadiz are trying to convince both the player and Real Madrid to approve a move to the Andalusian club.
Almería still waiting
Almeria had previously been close to signing the midfielder, but Cadiz’s late intervention has thrown the situation wide open.
The player is also carefully considering his next step. Real Madrid now appear more inclined to send the 22-year-old to Cadiz, but the competition remains open. Everything is still undecided, and the coming hours could prove decisive.
One thing appears certain: whichever club signs Manuel Angel, Real Madrid will transfer 50% of the midfielder’s rights, following the formula the club regularly use with their academy players.
That structure allows the Merengues to retain some control over the player’s future while giving him the opportunity to continue his development elsewhere.
A promising player
Captaining Castilla last season, Manuel Angel played 29 matches and scored one goal in the RFEF Primera Federacion for the reserve team.
He was given his opportunity with the Real Madrid first team under Alvaro Arbeloa. He made seven appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, including four in La Liga and two in the Champions League.
Now, with both Cadiz and Almeria interested, the next few hours could determine where the Real Madrid academy product continues his career.
Real Madrid have already raised more than €200 million revenue from deals involving academy players either through direct sales or thanks to the future sell-on clauses included in deals.
With Manuel Angel now expected to leave, the Spanish capital club will see another small rise in the revenue generated from La Fabrica.
Arsenal’s search for attacking reinforcements has brought Endrick back into the picture, with the Premier League club making fresh enquiries about the Real Madrid forward.
According to Graeme Bailey, Arsenal have renewed their interest in the Brazilian after making contact with Real Madrid over his availability.
The development comes as the Gunners assess their options following the departure of Gabriel Martinelli to Al-Hilal, creating space in Mikel Arteta’s attacking plans.
Endrick’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu has been a subject of interest throughout the summer.
His representatives explored the possibility of a move to England earlier in the window, contacting several Premier League clubs.
As per the journalist, Arsenal were among the teams approached, alongside Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa and Fulham.
Real Madrid, for their part, made their position clear: they see Endrick remaining at the club.
Arsenal revisit Endrick after Martinelli exit
It is said that the Gunners had already discussed Endrick with Real Madrid earlier in the summer during conversations involving Vinicius Jr., who later renewed his contract with Los Blancos.
Those discussions also included enquiries about Arda Guler and Endrick has now emerged again as a potential option.
Notably, the Brazilian is aware that Arsenal represent a possible destination.
The prospect of joining one of Europe’s biggest clubs, while potentially having a clearer route to regular first-team football, is understood to appeal to him.
However, that does not mean a move is close, particularly given Mourinho’s preference to keep the forward in Madrid.
Mourinho’s stance could be decisive for Real Madrid
Endrick has been one of the young players whose role at Real Madrid has attracted attention, especially with the competition for attacking places at the Bernabeu.
Another temporary move had previously been considered as one possible solution, allowing him to gain regular experience elsewhere.
Mourinho’s arrival, however, changed that calculation.
The Real Madrid coach has made it clear that he wants Endrick in his squad, which gives the club a strong reason to resist approaches.
Arsenal may be able to offer the promise of a different sporting situation, but any potential move would ultimately require Madrid to reconsider their current position.
