Real Madrid teenage midfield prospect close to first-team debut after impressing Mourinho

Real Madrid teenage midfield prospect close to first-team debut after impressing Mourinho Real Madrid’s only blockbuster midfield signing of the summer transfer window was Bernardo Silva, and the club pressed for a second big name until the very end. When it became clear that a second elite signing was impossible, Florentino Perez and Co. moved on to alternative options and identified Racing Santander’s Sergio Martinez as a young talent with massive potential. The player initially had his doubts over leaving a first-division team to play for Real Madrid Castilla, but he eventually joined with the conviction that he has what it takes to merit a first-team place over the months. The time has arrived As reported by Defensa Central , Jose Mourinho has been very impressed by Martinez’s quality in training and is already considering handing him a debut with the first team. Mourinho is impressed by the new signing. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The 19-year-old starlet has been training with the senior side for a reasonable time now, and Mourinho has particularly been impressed by Martinez’s quality, dedication and professionalism behind the scenes. Such has been Mourinho’s conviction in the young star that he has promised him a debut in the team’s upcoming games, especially given the team’s relative lack of quality in the deeper midfield. A possible debut against Rayo Vallecano Many saw the Inter Milan clash as the perfect chance to hand Martinez a chance, especially given how the team will be without Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler and Eduardo Camavinga on the night. A Real Madrid debut is not far off. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Mourinho, however, has understandably decided against the UEFA Champions League clash to be Martinez’s debut, possibly owing to the difficulty and the stakes. The player has not been included in the squad and will not feature on the night. There is, thus, a high chance that the new signing gets his big chance against Rayo Vallecano at the weekend – either as a starter or as a substitute. After all, the player could well be the midfield profile the club have been seeking for a long time now. He may be registered with the Castilla side, but the former Racing star could well be a first-team signing if he keeps his level up. It remains to be seen how effectively he can maximise the opportunities handed to him.