Espanyol tailing two Real Madrid youngsters with approval from club
Real Madrid Castilla fell short of winning promotion to the Segunda division, but it seems that two of their standout players may have the opportunity to take the next step in Spanish football. According to Diario AS, Espanyol has shown interest in signing two of Castilla's rising stars: central defender Rafa Marin and forward Sergio Arribas. Real Madrid would be open to seeing these players join Espanyol, as the two clubs have traditionally maintained good relations. This could also potentially facilitate any future efforts by Real Madrid to bring them back to the club.
Espanyol sees this as an opportune moment to revive their relationship with Real Madrid, which has previously yielded successful transfers such as Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez, and Kiko Casilla. With Joselu Mato recently loaned to Real Madrid, Espanyol sees it as a chance to further strengthen ties with the Spanish giants.
However, Espanyol's main challenge will be convincing the players themselves. While the club can likely offer them opportunities for regular first-team football, Marin and Arribas have also attracted interest from other prominent clubs. The likes of Borussia Dortmund have shown interest in these young talents, raising the question of whether Espanyol's new Sporting Director, Fran Garagarza, can present a more enticing project to persuade them to choose Espanyol over other options.
The decision for Marin and Arribas will depend on various factors, including the assurance of playing time, the sporting project presented by Espanyol, and the potential interest from other clubs. Both players have displayed promising talent, and their future development will be crucial to their careers. Real Madrid will closely monitor their progress, as they may consider bringing them back to the club in the future if their development continues positively.
In conclusion, while Real Madrid Castilla couldn't secure promotion, the potential departure of their talented players Rafa Marin and Sergio Arribas to Espanyol appears to be a possibility. Espanyol aims to strengthen their relationship with Real Madrid and sees this as an ideal opportunity. However, they will need to convince the players themselves, who may have alternatives from other major clubs. The coming weeks will reveal whether Marin and Arribas opt for Espanyol's project or consider other enticing offers from clubs like Borussia Dortmund.
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