Real Madrid successfully raid Valencia academy for 14-year-old prospect | OneFootball

For several seasons, Real Madrid have made it a point to secure the signings of young promising footballers with potential.

Strengthening both their first team and their academy, the Spanish giants have been focusing on securing their present and future.

During the January transfer window, Los Blancos roped in Lamini Fati, who is already making waves at youth level.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are also set to sign a talented youngster from Atletico Madrid’s academy – Gabriel Castrelo – on a free transfer.

Another future prospect secured

Now, COPE reports that Real Madrid have also managed to successfully raid the youth academy of Valencia to sign promising winger Marc Stefan.

Born in 2011, Stefan is regarded as one of the best players of his generation, and the young winger has impressed Real Madridwith his level of play.

Known for his dribbling abilities, the 14-year-old has spent several seasons in Valencia’s academy and is currently part of their Infantil A team.

Given his potential and attributes, Real Madrid had no hesitation in completing the signing of Stefan, who will move to La Fabrica and aim to continue his development.

Academy players from Real Madrid have historically not had it easy to break into the senior team, but there has been a change in that trend this season.

Raul Asencio has established himself in the first-team setup while other talents like Lorenzo Aguado, Jacobo Ramon, and Chema Andres are also in the mix. Joan Martinez, once he returns from injury, is also expected to be in the first-team dynamics.

And Stefan, too, will hope to follow in their footsteps one day in the future.