After a difficult season filled with disappointments, Real Madrid finished without a title to satisfy the aspirations of its fans or reflect the club’s rich legacy. This outcome has raised serious questions about the team’s future and the balance of its squad. Amid growing fan frustration and mounting pressure on the club’s leadership, Real Madrid appears determined to turn the page this summer with a clear objective: to reinforce the squad with top-class players and rebuild a team capable of competing both domestically and in Europe. The “fan reconciliation” project is already underway within the corridors of the Santiago Bernabéu, and attention has now shifted to the types of deals that could restore the club’s prestige.
In this context, Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has voiced his strong admiration for the club’s youth academy, singling out one particular player with significant promise for both the present and the future: Yusi, who is preparing to participate in the upcoming World Cup. Carlos has reportedly told the club that Yusi “has exceptional quality” and deserves close attention.
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Yusi previously worked with Xabi Alonso during his time in the youth teams at Valdebebas, giving the potential future head coach of Real Madrid an ideal opportunity to evaluate him more closely.
However, despite Carlos’ endorsement and internal interest, the club’s main focus is currently on securing a deal for Álvaro Carreras, the promising Benfica left-back. Carreras is reportedly very close to joining Real Madrid, with the transfer expected to be made official after the Club World Cup.
Yusi remains under contract with Real Madrid until June 30, 2028, but with Fran García, Ferland Mendy, and soon Álvaro Carreras ahead of him in the pecking order, his chances of first-team football appear limited. As a result, both the club and the player are considering various options, especially with interest from several clubs in Spain’s first and second divisions.
As is often the case with Madrid’s emerging talents, the club may opt for its usual strategy: selling 50% of the player’s rights while retaining a buyback clause. This approach allows Madrid to profit while keeping the door open for a potential return.
This model is currently being applied to Nico Paz, who enjoyed a standout season with Italian side Como, proving himself as one of the best players in his position. Although Paz dreams of returning to Real Madrid, he understands that regular playing time is crucial—particularly after the club secured the signing of Argentine starlet Franco Mastantuono.
