Real Madrid Castilla Faces Summer of Change: Key Players Expected to Leave
Real Madrid Castilla, the team composed of Real Madrid’s most promising young talents, is preparing for a summer of transformation as key players Rafa Marin, Carlos Dotor, and Sergio Arribas are expected to depart. The club has determined that these three players have reached the end of their three-year cycles with the team.
Rafa Marin, a center-back, is likely to sign a contract renewal with Real Madrid before leaving on loan. The details of the new deal and subsequent exit have yet to be discussed, but Marin has expressed interest in joining Real Betis. Other clubs such as Villarreal and Celta are also interested in acquiring his services.
Meanwhile, Celta Vigo is in a favorable position to secure the signing of midfielder Carlos Dotor. Real Madrid is seeking around €4 million for 50 percent of his rights, although alternative solutions such as a loan with a certain number of minutes played, with or without a purchase option, have not been ruled out.
Sergio Arribas, another midfielder, is attracting interest from several clubs in Spain and abroad. However, Real Madrid intends for him to play in La Liga. The club is looking for around €10 million for 50 percent of his rights but also wants to have a say in his future. A loan to a club that suits his playing style, with Girona being well positioned, is also a possibility.
In addition to the aforementioned players, midfielder Alvaro Martin could also leave this summer. Talks over a contract renewal for defender Marvel are expected in the coming months. Midfielders Mario Martin and Nico Paz, as well as forward Alvaro Rodriguez, are set to become the new leaders in Raul’s team.
Despite Castilla’s failure to earn promotion to the Segunda Division in the final match of last season, coach Raul has no intention of leaving the club. He maintains a good relationship with the board and is committed to developing young talents.
Further changes are expected in the goalkeeping department, with Luis Lopez set to depart. Mario de Luis, Lucas Canizares, and Diego Pineiro will remain as the main goalkeepers.
Fran Gonzalez, a promising player, will join Real Madrid on their pre-season tour. However, it is yet to be determined whether he will be part of Real Madrid’s C side or Alvaro Arbeloa’s Juvenil A team. In previous years, senior coach Carlo Ancelotti has given academy players the opportunity to gain experience during the summer tour, but this time only Gonzalez has been selected.
Right-back Vinicius Tobias has returned to the team, but an agreement has been reached for him to spend another season on loan with Shakhtar Donetsk. The loan includes an option to buy for a fee of just over €10 million, which is contingent on his first-team appearances and performances. Lorenzo Aguado, who excelled at RSC Internacional last season, will reinforce the right-back position.
Alex Jimenez, despite securing a contract renewal with one of the highest salaries in the academy, will be leaving the club. Real Madrid wants him to go on loan to a Primera RFEF team, while the player prefers to join a reserve team of a first or second division club.
Bruno Iglesias, who has struggled to fulfill his potential thus far, is also set to depart. Celta B is in a favorable position to secure his loan.
Japanese midfielder Nakai will also be leaving the team, and any potential exit option for Julen Jon Guerrero, son of the legendary Julen Guerrero, will be considered. Although he is not in Raul’s plans, there have been no concrete offers for him at the moment.
Real Madrid Castilla is bracing for significant changes this summer as they bid farewell to key players and prepare to welcome new leaders into the team. The club remains committed to nurturing young talents and providing them with opportunities to develop their skills.