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Official: Real Madrid tie down the ‘Vitinha of Spanish football’
Real Madrid continue to strengthen their long-term project at La Fabrica, and the latest move confirms just how seriously they take youth development.
In that regard, the club has finalised a new contract agreement with highly rated academy midfielder Marco Company, tying him down until 2028.
While Company may not yet carry the same spotlight as some of his fellow prospects, internally, he is viewed as one of the most promising talents coming through the ranks.
Currently part of the Juvenil B side, Company shares the dressing room with recognised names such as Bryan Bugarin and Enzo Alves.
Yet it is Company who has quietly earned the full confidence of the club hierarchy.
Real Madrid have acted to protect his future, extending his stay at the Valdebebas academy structure until 2028, which is the maximum duration permitted at his age.
Strong support from Real Madrid
Perhaps the strongest signal of belief is the €100 million release clause included in the contract.
For a youth player, that figure speaks volumes, as it shows both protection from external interest and genuine trust in his development trajectory.
Sources close to the situation suggest this renewal was straightforward. Both player and club share the same vision, which is a long-term future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Notably, Company has no intention of leaving, and Real Madrid see him as part of the next generation that will reinforce the midfield in the coming years.
Technically gifted and blessed with impressive stamina, Company has already drawn flattering comparisons to Vitinha for his ability to dictate tempo and carry the ball forward under pressure.
With Madrid constantly searching for balance and control in midfield, nurturing profiles like his could prove to be very essential.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
