Real Madrid is moving forward in its new Xabi Alonso era. An era in which the coach is determined to rely on the youth academy whenever necessary, although in this Club World Cup there has only been time to see Gonzalo García in action, who has been the revelation of the tournament. A good representation of young players traveled to the tournament, many of them with the option of leaving in search of playing time since, as we are seeing, they do not have the necessary prominence in the first team.
Xabi Alonso’s chosen ones
The list of players selected to travel to the United States was made up of Jacobo Ramón, Jesús Fortea, Diego Aguado, Gonzalo García, Fran González, Youssef Enríquez, Mestre, Chema, Mario Martín, and Víctor Muñoz. So far, the only player to have made an impact has been Gonzalo García, who has dazzled with three goals and one assist in four games, demonstrating great mobility and creating many chances for the Whites.
Several of these players have their future up in the air with offers from LaLiga clubs and abroad to leave this summer due to the lack of opportunities in the first team. Once the World Cup is over, decisions will have to be made, as many have outgrown the First Federation but still do not have a place in the first team.
Jacobo Ramón gained prominence at the end of the season, although he had already had some minutes in the Copa del Rey, looking somewhat hesitant. His role does not look set to become more prominent, as there are five center backs ahead of him in the first team. Also in defense is Jesús Fortea, who has been making waves among Madrid fans for some time now, hoping to gain prominence and become the future of the club. The right back has just renewed his contract and there are high hopes for him, as there are for Diego Aguado, who has great potential and has attracted interest in the market.
The 21-year-old left winger, Víctor Muñoz, has also made his debut with the first team, scoring eleven goals this year and providing seven assists in the Primera Federación, which has attracted the interest of Deportivo Alavés. Deportivo Alavés has already signed one of the players on the list, Yusi. He is one of the most promising players in the youth academy.
Yusi will leave Real Madrid
Youssef Enríquez Lekhedim (Madrid, October 7, 2005), better known as Yusi, is set to leave as his role would be very limited with the expected arrival of Álvaro Carreras. According to El Diario de Noticias de Álava, Alavés is very close to signing the full-back for the next four seasons.
This information has been confirmed by Matteo Moretto, who has assured that it is a done deal and will be announced after the Club World Cup. Madrid, as it has done on other occasions, will retain 50% of the player’s rights, which will be exercised if the Moroccan player develops well and convinces the club’s management. The Babazorro team already knows what it is like to sign players from the Real Madrid youth academy and has had good results.