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Real Madrid face defeat in attempt to lure Atletico academy wonderkid – report
In recent seasons, Real Madrid have not shied away from roping in young talents from the youth academy of their neighbours, Atletico Madrid.
Having broken the non-aggression pact between the two clubs for the signing of Jesus Fortea, Los Blancos have since signed several more youngsters from their bitter rivals.
Most recently, Real Madrid brought in Gabriel Suarez Castrelo this summer after his contract with Atletico expired on June 30.
No success in pursuit of Luis Navarro
However, according to AS, Real Madrid have failed in their attempt to lure another talented starlet, Luis ‘Curro’ Navarro, away from Atletico Madrid.
The Merengues are understood to be one among several top Spanish clubs to have made offers to sign the young attacking midfielder, who turned 16 years old today.
Curro has been with the Atletico Madrid academy since 2018 and is held in very high regard within the club.
A versatile operator, the youngster can play as a winger, an attacking midfielder, and an interior as well. Technically gifted, the 16-year-old has known become for his vision, attacking quality, and set-piece delivery.
All these attributes made him an attractive prospect for Real Madrid as well as their bitter rivals Barcelona, who also wanted to sign the teenage wonderkid.
However, Curro has rejected all the proposals and has committed to signing his first professional contract with Los Rojiblancos, which will run until 2028.
As mentioned earlier, the youngster is celebrating his 16th birthday today, making him eligible to sign his first professional contract with Atleti, which he intends to do next week.
Despite the interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and other clubs, Curro and his family have always focused on continuing at Atletico and will continue with the Colchoneros.
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.
