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Official: Real Madrid secure future of 17-year-old academy forward
Real Madrid have taken a significant step by securing the future of one of their brightest young talents, Jaime Barroso, with a new contract.
The young striker has been a standout performer this season at La Fabrica, the club’s prestigious youth academy.
Barroso’s impressive physicality and goal-scoring abilities have made him a key player in the academy’s Under-19 team, drawing attention to his potential to be a long-term asset for the club.
Comparisons with Joselu
Barroso is known for his lethal finishing skills, excellent positioning, and aerial dominance. These traits, combined with his ability to hold up play and distribute long balls, have made him an invaluable part of Alvaro Arbeloa’s setup.
His playing style and attributes have drawn comparisons to Joselu, a forward whose profile has often suited Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics.
This particular type of striker has been missed at times in Real Madrid’s first-team this season, making Barroso’s emergence even more exciting for the club’s future plans.
“I’m proud and very happy to have signed a renewal with the best club in the world. I will continue to work tirelessly to continue fulfilling dreams at home for many more years to come,” wrote the player on his social media channels upon signing his contract.
So far this season, Barroso has scored an impressive 10 goals, showcasing his clinical nature in front of the goal. His latest contribution came in a high-pressure situation during the 1-1 derby draw against Atletico Madrid, where he found the back of the net once again.
These performances have not only made him the top scorer for the Under-19 team but have also highlighted his ability to deliver in crucial moments.
A product of Real Madrid’s famed academy, Barroso’s development reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to nurturing homegrown talent.
Securing his renewal is a clear statement of faith in his potential. With his determination and skillset, Barroso could soon find himself knocking on the doors of the senior squad, adding to the rich history of academy graduates making a mark at the highest level.
With the international break done and dusted, Real Madrid will be back in action this weekend in La Liga, where they will be looking to catch up to league leaders FC Barcelona.
Coming up for Jose Mourinho & co., who lost their last game before the international break, will be a home game against Villarreal on Saturday.
And, leading up to the game, the Spanish capital club have received welcome news on the injury front.
Mbappe back in group training
Indeed, as per MARCA, Kylian Mbappe will be available for Real Madrid’s match against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Having been training individually so far this week, the France captain rejoined group training under Mourinho today, taking a concrete step forward towards making himself available for the game.
The forward looked relaxed and ready to work, putting his boots back on and joining the group as Real Madrid prepare for a demanding run of fixtures throughout October.
And, unless there is any unforeseen setback, everything suggests that Mbappe will be ready to start against the Yellow Submarine come Saturday.
Under scrutiny
The past few weeks have been nothing short of eventful for Mbappe, with his every action and movement under heavy scrutiny.
Playing for France, in Zinedine Zidane’s managerial debut, the 27-year-old superstar scored a goal before asking for a substitution due to a knee injury.
Having flown back to Madrid, he underwent tests, which confirmed the injury, although it was not as serious as was initially feared.
The forward then took week-long holiday with his partner that sparked some debate among supporters and attracted criticism from multiple quarters.
Mbappe returned to Madrid on Monday and participated in individual sessions at Valdebebas over the past couple of days. Now he has resumed normal training with his teammates.
There had been doubts over whether Mbappe would be able to face Villarreal after he picked up the injury on 25 September.
However, the recovery plan followed by the forward appears to have worked, and he is now expected to be in a fully fit condition for Saturday’s match.
