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Real Madrid tell 21-year-old prodigy it is best for him to leave this summer – report
With Real Madrid Castilla failing to win promotion to La Liga 2, a number of the talented youngsters within the team are staring at uncertain futures, one of whom is the talented Sergio Arribas.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder has been the beating heart of the Castilla outfit for the past two seasons and has made some headway into the first-team setup as well.
However, with no clear pathway into Carlo Ancelotti’s team heading into the new season, Arribas’ future has been cast into doubts.
And according to a report from journalist Javier Birlanga, Real Madrid have informed Arribas and a few more young talents from Castilla, that it is best for them to leave the club this summer so as to continue their development elsewhere.
Arribas enjoyed a spectacular campaign for Castilla, scoring 20 goals and setting up seven more from 36 appearances (promotion playoffs included). He also scored a goal from four appearances for Real Madrid’s senior team.
Arribas, though, has no spot in Ancelotti’s side as he would have to compete with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Brahim Diaz, and imminent signing Arda Guler for minutes.
As such, an exit, on loan or permanently with a possible buyback option, is on the cards for the Spanish attacking midfielder.
Borussia Dortmund are very interested in signing Arribas and are exploring the possibility of a two-year loan deal. Girona, who signed Miguel Gutierrez from Real Madrid last year, are looking to work out a €6 million deal for Arribas.
With Real Madrid advising Arribas that it would be best for him to leave to continue his progression, an exit appears likely. And it remains to be seen where he ends up and whether it is on loan or a permanent transfer.
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.
