Headline: Real Madrid Rejects Lille’s Bid for Young Midfielder Thiago Pitarch
Real Madrid has reportedly declined an approach from LOSC Lille for midfielder Thiago Pitarch, who is just 19 years old, according to The Athletic.
The young midfielder, who recently signed an “improved contract,” has been seen by Lille’s management and new coach Davide Ancelotti as a possible successor to Ayyoub Bouaddi, aged 18, who is poised to transfer to Manchester City in a deal valued at €100 million. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has expressed confidence in keeping Pitarch and has no plans to release him.
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Last season, the Fuenlabrada-native made his debut on the first team, compiling 16 appearances and registering two assists for the club. He achieved a milestone by becoming the youngest player in Real Madrid’s history to play in a Champions League quarter-final match against Bayern Munich at just 18 years and 247 days old.
This summer, Pitarch showcased his talent with the Spanish Under-19 team during a successful European Championship campaign, delivering five assists and participating in all five matches under the guidance of coach Paco Gallardo.
Real Madrid are reported to have turned down an approach from LOSC Lille for Thiago Pitarch (19), according to The Athletic.
The midfielder, who recently signed an “improved contract”, has been identified by the Dogues’ management and their new manager Davide Ancelotti as a potential replacement for Ayyoub Bouaddi (18), who is set to join Manchester City in a transfer estimated at €100m. Real Madrid, for their part, are said to be counting on their young player and have no intention of letting him go.
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At 19, the Fuenlabrada-born player broke into the first team last season, making 16 appearances (with two assists) for the Merengue’s first team. Against Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals, Pitarch even became, at 18 years and 247 days, the youngest player in the club’s history to feature in a match at that stage of the competition.
This summer, he was part of the Spanish Under-19s’ successful campaign at the European Championship, providing five assists and featuring in every one of the five matches played by the side led by Paco Gallardo.
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