Real Madrid look as if they will have one of the most impressive squads in European football again next season, with the arrival of Endrick Felipe confirmed, the arrival of Kylian Mbappe anticipated, and the arrival of Alphonso Davies planned. It means some of their brightest youngsters will likely be on their way out.
The midfielder Mario Martin is highly appreciated by Carlo Ancelotti, who gave him his debut, and it is his dream to play for Los Blancos, but The Athletic say that, in all likelihood, he will end up either on loan or signed by another La Liga club next season. If Luka Modric and Dani Ceballos both leave this summer, and no replacement has been signed, then Martin may consider staying, but he will have options in Primera, with Girona following him for several months.
One of his teammates in Castilla is Manuel Angel, another central midfielder who has had even less sight with the first team, barely appearing in training sessions, is set for discussions with the club this summer. He will wait to see what kind of role is offered by Los Blancos, but a move is not excluded by any means. His current deal expires in 2025.
Meanwhile, left-back Rafa Obrador has even less chance of doing so Real Madrid first team, should Davies arrive in the summer from Bayern Munich. With Ferland Mendy supported by Ancelotti, and Fran Garcia signed last summer, Obrador is unlikely to have a chance. He stands out for his ability to get forward, and with a developed physique, the 20-year-old is seen as a potential La Liga player next season. Obrador is open to a new contract, a loan move, or a sale with a recovery option.
The final case is a little different. Promising striker Paulo Iago is only 16 years old, and has plenty of time to make the jump to the elite level, but he is not happy with the club. I feel that there is no plan for him to grow and develop locally, although the agency of Jorge Mendes wants to resolve things with Real Madrid before considering an exit. He recently played for Real Madrid C, two years ahead of his age group, and also has a deal until 2025 – Iago is also a regular in Spain's underage setups.
With the senior side almost complete, Real Madrid has little need to call on its academy, but has had success in loaning or selling its youngsters, with sale clauses included. In the medium term, Takefusa Kubo or Miguel Gutierrez could benefit Los Blancos, as Real Madrid will be owed 50% of the fee. That said, Ancelotti has not turned to academy options during his defensive injury crisis this season, instead using Dani Carvajal and Aurelien Tchouameni as makeshift options in central defence.
