Real Madrid young midfielder could consider loan exit in January – report

Real Madrid young midfielder could consider loan exit in January – report One of the biggest positives for Real Madrid from the last season was the breakthrough of young midfielder Thiago Pitarch. The 19-year-old La Fabrica prospect had been in the first-team dynamics since pre-season under Xabi Alonso, but finally got his senior debut under Alvaro Arbeloa at the turn of the year. From that moment on, Pitarch did not look back at all, gaining prominence in the team and even starting important matches ahead of established players like Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos. However, things have not gone as per plans for the teenager this season as he has yet to play a single minute of first-team football. January loan no longer ruled out As such, Diario AS now reports that Pitarch would consider leaving Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window if his situation does not improve. Pitarch has not made a single appearance this season. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) The teenage midfielder suffered an injury in pre-season which kept him sidelined for a few weeks, denying him an opportunity to start the season under Jose Mourinho. By the time he returned, the Portuguese tactician had already identified his preferred hierarchy in midfield, with the likes of Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Aurelien Tchouameni and Camavinga firmly ahead in the pecking order. A stark difference from his debut season In his debut season, Pitarch ended with 16 first-team appearances for Real Madrid with two assists to his name. In contrast, this term, the academy graduate has been called up to the matchday squad for five games by Mourinho this term, but has yet to play a single minute of football. A loan exit is a possibility. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) Given the situation, he used the international break to jump down to Castilla and play close to 250 minutes across three games, during which he also registered an assist. The situation is far from ideal for a young talent who needs regular minutes to continue his development and build on his impressive breakthrough campaign. As such, the possibility of a departure on loan in January could be considered, after Pitarch turned down offers in the summer to stay at Real Madrid. A lot will depend on how things evolve in the next couple of months, but a temporary exit cannot be ruled out.