Real Madrid have broken an understanding of more than a decade to sign former Atletico Madrid right-back Jesus Fortea, widely regarded as the most promising defender in Spanish football in his age group. However, now the Blancos are facing an attempt to remove their jewel from a familiar enemy in Cesc Fabregas.
The former Barcelona player has moved for a number of players in Spain since becoming manager of Como, and Chain Cope say that Fortea is the last. Fortea has an agreement until 2026 at the moment, and Real Madrid hope to renew it, but fear that they are in their last six months of being able to do so, and risk losing him on worse terms than they can now. Youngsters Paulo Iago and Nico Paz moved on As for a fee with Los Blancos retaining 50% of his rights, and that could happen again with Fortea.
Fortea has been long for the top, and Real Madrid signed him from Atletico despite a non-aggression pact between the two, which caused a breakdown in relations, which shows how much they consider him highly. However, with no signs of first-team opportunities on the horizon despite injuries and Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to arrive in the summer, it stands to reason that Fortea could consider trying his luck elsewhere, even if is to return to Real Madrid. first team later.
