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Real Madrid will turn to 19-year-old homegrown talent if veteran star leaves – report
According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid are already preparing for a possible change at right-back, with Jesus Fortea identified as a key internal option should Dani Carvajal leave next season.
Carvajal’s contract expires on 30 June and no decision has yet taken place regarding his renewal. The club is aware that it must be ready to act if the right-back departs, and Fortea represents a solution that would not require entering the transfer market.
The 19-year-old starlet is viewed as a footballer with significant potential and the ability to step into the first team. As such, if Carvajal leaves, he could take on a supporting role behind Trent Alexander-Arnold, gradually gaining experience at the highest level.
A commitment to youth development
As per the report, Real Madrid do not currently see many convincing options in the transfer market to replace Carvajal. As a result, they are leaning towards promoting from within, with Fortea emerging as the leading candidate.
This approach would also respond to calls from supporters for a stronger commitment to the club’s academy system.
Fortea is viewed as a long-term successor to Carvajal, offering continuity in the position for years to come. It aligns with the club’s broader planning strategy and avoids the need for significant transfer expenditure.
Ahead of other options
Another homegrown right-back, David Jimenez, has already featured with the first team this season and even started against Valencia under Alvaro Arbeloa.
However, since then, Fortea has moved ahead in the internal hierarchy as the more likely candidate to replace Carvajal.
Within the club, the teenager is seen as having similarities to Carvajal, particularly in his ability to cover the flank and contribute to attacking play while maintaining a high level of intensity in defensive situations.
Any decision regarding Fortea depends on Carvajal’s situation in the coming weeks.
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.
