Real Madrid midfielder addresses international future and reveals which teammate has impressed him the most

Real Madrid midfielder addresses international future and reveals which teammate has impressed him the most Real Madrid academy graduate Thiago Pitarch continues to enjoy a remarkable rise after establishing himself in the first-team squad, and the young midfielder is now on the verge of adding international silverware to his growing list of achievements.  The 19-year-old is currently representing Spain Under-19 at the UEFA European Championship, where La Roja will face Germany in Saturday’s final. While the immediate focus remains on helping Spain lift the trophy, Pitarch also addressed questions about his long-term international future and reflected on what it has been like sharing a dressing room with some of Real Madrid’s biggest stars. Focused on Spain before deciding international future Pitarch has progressed through the Real Madrid academy before making the leap into the first team this season under Alvaro Arbeloa.  His impressive development has also earned him a regular place with Spain’s youth national teams, although he remains eligible to represent Morocco through his paternal grandparents. Despite speculation over which country he could represent at senior level, the midfielder, whose immediate future at Real Madrid is uncertain , insisted his full attention is on the European Championship final. Pitarch is not ruling out representing Morocco. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) “First, let’s win on Saturday, and whatever the future holds – which is still a long way off – let it come. That’s it.” When pressed further on the possibility of choosing between Spain and Morocco, Pitarch again refused to be drawn into making any commitments. “I see it as a long way off. First, here with the Under-19s, and whatever comes next, let it come.” Pitarch reflects on Real Madrid breakthrough The 2025/26 season has been a dream campaign for Pitarch, who admitted he never imagined becoming such a regular presence in the Real Madrid first-team squad. Having earned valuable minutes in important UEFA Champions League fixtures, the midfielder explained how playing alongside elite players has accelerated his development. “You go into games with far more confidence than if you were playing for Castilla.” Pitarch enjoyed a breakthrough campaign under Arbeloa. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Reflecting on his rapid rise, Pitarch admitted the demanding fixture schedule left him little time to process everything that was happening. “You don’t have time to think; you’re playing every other day. But above all, I’m enjoying every day spent with the best players in the world.  “With your idols all the time – the ones you used to watch on the TV.” When asked which teammate had impressed him most at Valdebebas, the youngster reserved special praise for Jude Bellingham. “Who’s surprised me? Obviously, Mbappe and Vinicius are impressive in any match, but in training I’d say Bellingham,” he concluded. Source: Cadena SER