Real Madrid are reportedly on the verge of signing Noel Lopez, a Spanish under-19 international, after striking an agreement to sign him.
Noel Lopez is expected to be Real Madrid Castilla's first major signing of the summer transfer season, according to Spanish outlet Defensa Central. When his contract with Deportivo de La Coruna expires on June 30, the Spanish under-19 international has given his permission to move to Madrid.
Noel Lopez joined Deportivo de La Coruna a few years ago and has improved tremendously since then. The 19-year-old attacker has made significant improvement in recent seasons, establishing himself as one of Spain's top young strikers.
This season, the Spanish under-19 international has advanced quickly through the Ciudad Deportiva de Riazor first-team setup, appearing 30 times for Deportivo de La Coruna and scoring four goals. Lopez, on the other hand, will depart the Galician club as a free agent on June 30, with Real Madrid being his next destination.
The 19-year-old is willing to forego playing for Deportivo de La Coruna in order to play for Real Madrid Castilla. And the teenage striker will be hoping that playing for the reserve team can pave the way for him to break into the first team at the Santiago Bernabeu in the coming years.
With Karim Benzema entering his thirties and the end of his illustrious career, Real Madrid will need a solid plan in place to ensure a smooth transition for his heir. While Lopez's professional career is still in its early stages, he has the potential to be Benzema's long-term success at Real Madrid, justifying their interest in him.
For the time being, Raul Gonzalez will attempt to develop the Spanish under-19 international into a world-class striker after proposing that Real Madrid purchase him. Lopez's presence will also help to avert the exit of Juanmi Latasa, who has recently caught Rayo Vallecano's attention.
Juanmi Latasa will be a part of Carlo Ancelotti's pre-season campaign with the Real Madrid first squad, according to the source. Los Blancos will then determine whether he will be Benzema's understudy or will be loaned out during the summer transfer window. Real Madrid Castilla needed a new striker in any case, and Lopez should be a good fit for Raul's team.
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