Real Madrid experienced an end to the season in which the youth academy became indispensable. Carlo Ancelotti had up to 12 players out of action and, although he has always been somewhat reluctant to give young players a chance, he had no choice but to turn to the youngest members of the squad. One of them prevented LaLiga from being handed to Barça, and that player was none other than Jacobo Ramón. In epic fashion, Madrid avoided a Barça title win with an unexpected hero. The Real Madrid Castilla center back became a striker, scoring the last-minute winner for the Whites against Mallorca.
That night, he became ‘San Jacobo’ in what was a dream come true for him. “I saw a cross, they flicked it on, I thought it was going there and I don’t know how, but I put it in,” Jacobo Ramón explained after the game. Scoring at the Santiago Bernabéu “is amazing. I never would have imagined it, especially at that moment. It’s a great honor, and I hope there are many more to come. It was my first start here. At first I was a little nervous, but as the minutes went by I felt better. The end says it all. I’m very happy.”
Xabi Alonso commits to the youth academy
Jacobo Ramón said he hoped there would be many more magical moments at the Santiago Bernabéu, something that, with the arrival of Xabi Alonso, might not be so far-fetched. The coach began his professional career in the Real Madrid youth academy, so he knows Valdebebas well and will surely promote young players whenever possible. To start with, the coach has already decided that several players from the reserve team will begin training with the first team on Monday before traveling to the United States for the Club World Cup. They are Jacobo Ramón, Gonzalo, Chema, Víctor Muñoz, Aguado, and Fortea.
Real Madrid is considering loaning out Jacobo Ramón
The World Cup will be key for the youth players, as during those days of training, and if they get some playing time, they will show Xabi Alonso if they deserve a place in the team. If not, there are several names that are likely to leave this summer. One of them is Gonzalo García, who has attracted the interest of several LaLiga teams such as Getafe, Osasuna, and Celta, who would be asked for €10 million for his transfer.
In the case of Jacobo Ramón, there is a lot of faith in the player’s future, but with the arrival of Dean Huijsen and the recovery of Eder Militao from injury, it is likely that he will not have a place. In his case, Real Madrid is only considering one option, according to OK Diario, which is a loan with no option to buy. Real Madrid’s idea is for Jacobo Ramón to go to a destination that will allow him to grow, so it is important that he gets playing time.
Although the center back’s talent is undeniable, as is his dedication to the club and the badge, his lack of playing time at the top level is still evident in his lack of confidence in many defensive actions. In order to earn a place at Real Madrid, he needs to gain more confidence and experience, something he could enjoy if he left the club this summer.