Real Madrid teenage prodigy signs new first-team contract with the club

Real Madrid teenage prodigy signs new first-team contract with the club In a major development, journalist Rodra of ESPN reports that Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch has signed a new contract with the club as a first-team player. As per the update, the 18-year-old put pen on paper on the new deal yesterday, Monday, although an official announcement of the same has not yet been made by the Merengues . Breakthrough last season Thiago enjoyed his breakthrough at Real Madrid last season. After having been in and around the first-team squad since the start of pre-season under Xabi Alonso, the midfielder’s official debut came in January with Alvaro Arbeloa in charge. Having impressed in the chances he got, the La Fabrica graduate went on to become a regular in the team, even overtaking Eduardo Camavinga in the pecking order in midfield, featuring in key games against the likes of Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich. He also excelled with the Spanish Under-19 national team during the summer, helping them win the Under-19 European Championships. New first-team contract. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Mourinho blocks exit Coming into the summer window, though, Thiago’s future at Real Madrid had been cast in doubt after Arbeloa left the club and Jose Mourinho came in as the new manager. With the Portuguese tactician signing Bernardo Silva and pushing for another midfield acquisition, the teenager appeared to be on his way out. But things changed after the Merengues’ failed pursuit of Rodri, who is headed for Barcelona. Mourinho intervened personally to block Thiago’s exit , even as Fulham, led by Arbeloa, were pushing to sign him. Now, the teenager has signed a new first-team contract, even though he will continue with Castilla registration, having been given the No. 27 shirt for the season. Recovering from an injury. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Thiago has not played any minutes in pre-season as he suffered an injury early upon his return and his currently recovering from the same. It remains to be seen whether he gets prominent minutes in the senior setup once the season gets underway. After all, the likes of Bernardo, Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, and Arda Guler are all ahead of him in the preference order as things stand. But the fact that Thiago is listed as a first-team player by Real Madrid and has now been given a contract to reflect the same shows the club’s faith and confidence in his potential and abilities.