Manchester United eye 15-year-old Real Madrid prodigy who idolises Mbappe – report

Manchester United eye 15-year-old Real Madrid prodigy who idolises Mbappe – report According to AS , Manchester United have taken an interest in Real Madrid teenage wonderkid Alberto Ruiz, who has just won the U15 FIFA World Cup with Spain. Regarded as one of the most gifted young talents at La Fabrica , the Real Madrid academy, Alberto Ruiz is being courted by several other clubs apart from the Red Devils. A special talent Born in 2011, Ruiz joined the Real Madrid youth setup in 2019 and has progressed through the ranks to become a part of the club’s Cadete A (U16) side. Primarily an attacking midfielder, the 15-year-old, who idolises Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, is also capable of playing on the right flank from where he tends to cut onto his stronger left foot. His dribbling ability, shooting, as well as quality to build up play in the final third of the pitch have made him an exciting talent to watch out for. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LALIGA (@laliga) His numbers last season offered further evidence of his attacking potential as he recorded 34 goals and 19 assists for Infantil A . Meanwhile, despite being only 15, he has already made his debut for Real Madrid’s Juvenil C (U18) side already, showcasing the faith those within the club have in his talent. Sensational World Cup campaign Alberto Ruiz was easily one of the standouts for Spain at the U15 World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, helping the team lift the trophy. Indeed, the Real Madrid wonderkid ended the tournament with a whopping eight goals, finishing as the joint top-scorer in Baku. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MARCA (@marca) As per the report, a number of scouts present at the U15 World Cup took note of Ruiz’s potential and quality at such a young age. And, Manchester United happen to be one such team who have shown an interest in the Real Madrid gem. The Red Devils, however, would have to wait until the teenager turns 18 years old before they can sign him, but they have taken note of his talents and intend to monitor him closely. Apart from Manchester United, several other clubs are also understood to have shown an interest in Ruiz, who signed a contract with Real Madrid 2025, committing to the Spanish capital giants until 2028 .