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Real Madrid Renew Contract of 18-Year-Old Academy Prospect Likened to Valverde

Real Madrid Renew Contract of 18-Year-Old Academy Prospect Likened to Valverde
International Transfers · 23:41:38 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Real Madrid have secured the future of an 18-year-old academy player who has been compared to Federico Valverde, according to a report from Madrid Universal on November 6, 2026. The club has renewed the youngster's contract, though details such as the player's name and the length of the extension were not disclosed. The midfielder, dubbed the 'new Valverde' for his box-to-box qualities, is considered one of the most promising talents in the club's youth system.

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