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Real Madrid promote breakout academy prodigy to the first team
Thiago Pitarch has become a talk of the town at Real Madrid lately, following his performances in recent weeks.
The young midfielder has truly impressed onlookers with his technical ability and skill set, to the point where he has become a key fixture in the starting eleven.
Pitarch’s rapid rise to prominence has seen his market valye skyrocket as well, making him one of the most talked-about young players in Spanish football right now.
Pitarch promoted to first-team
In light of his rapid ascension, Real Madrid have decided to reward Thiago Pitarch by handing him a first-team promotion, reports MARCA.
This means the young midfielder is no longer associated with the RM Castila team and is now a formal member of the Real Madrid first-team.
As such, Pitarch doesn’t necessarily have to return to fulfil his duties for the reserve side anymore and can now directly compete with first-team players.
Real Madrid, for their part, are ready to offer the young Spaniard game time even when the injured players return to the fray.
This is an important bit given that Real Madrid are likely to be blessed with the return of four players by this weekend.
The list includes the likes of Jude Bellingham and Dani Ceballos – direct competitors for Thiago Pitarch in his bid to remain a key outlet in the middle of the park.
Alvaro Arbeloa, though, has been a great proponent of Real Madrid’s youth academy and is likely to continue backing the young midfielder.
The report suggests the coaching staff has complete confidence in Pitarch. Although he might be dropped in some matches due to the return of Bellingham, Arbeloa is certain that the player will remain important.
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.
