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Official: Real Madrid starlet Juanmi Latasa extends Getafe loan deal
In an official statement, Getafe have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to retain the services of striker Juanmi Latasa for another season.
Latasa, a product of the Real Madrid youth academy, was sent on loan to Getafe last summer after having impressed with the club’s Castilla outfit in the season before.
The 22-year-old’s time at Getafe was not memorable by any stretch of imagination as he was hardly called upon for the majority of the season.
However, things improved for the young centre-forward towards the final phase of the campaign as new manager Jose Bordalas started showing more faith in him.
In the end, Latasa finished his 2022/23 campaign with a return of only two goals from 21 appearances across all competitions, of which only three were starts.
Despite that, it had been suggested that Getafe were interested in signing Latasa permanently and were planning to trigger the buy option inserted in the loan agreement last summer.
However, instead of that, the Madrilenian side have decided to extend his loan stay at the club for one more season, with Real Madrid happy to let the youngster continue at Coliseum Alfonso Perez for the upcoming campaign.
But his contract with Real Madrid expires at the end of the 2023/24 season. So there might be a potential future sell-on clause or some other incentive in the agreement if Getafe were to sign Latasa permanently as a free agent next year.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
