The 19-year-old striker is using his Barcelona roots to cast a shadow over Real Madrid
At the beginning of the summer, Iker Bravo left Real Madrid after the conclusion of his two-year loan. He has returned to Bayer Leverkusen, although he is expected to leave the reigning Bundesliga champions – this time on a permanent basis – before the end of the summer transfer window.
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Bravo's two seasons at Real Madrid were not easy. He struggled to impose himself in Raul Gonzalez's Castilla side, which led him to be shown to the U19, where he was coached by Alvaro Arbeloa.
Speaking to Cadena SER (via Brand) after helping Spain reach the final of the U19 European Championship, Bravo paid tribute to Arbeloa for the help he received during his final months at La Fabrica.
“Arbeloa helped me a lot last year in the Juvenil A team of Real Madrid. Above all, in what he has to do outside the field.”
Overall, it was not a particularly pleasant experience for Bravo at Real MadridAnd he made this known during the interview when he aimed a dart at the club – using his Barcelona roots to do so.
“I consider myself a product of La Masia. I've been in Barcelona for 10 years, and that's where I learned everything I know.
Bravo was on of Barcelona books until 2021, when he went to Leverkusen. Having experienced both clubs in the Clasico rivalry, it is safe to say that he prefers the Catalans.
