Real Madrid midfielder was close to Benfica: They even visited the Luz | OneFootball

Benfica came very close to securing the signing of Thiago Pitarch, a youngster now regarded as one of Real Madrid’s brightest prospects. In 2023, when he was still playing for Leganés, the 18-year-old midfielder was on the verge of moving to Luz.

The process advanced significantly, to the point that the youngster and his family got a close look at Benfica’s setup: “Thiago and his family even visited the facilities at Luz,” the same source added, showing that the deal was genuinely well on track.

Even so, Real Madrid’s entry into the race ended up changing everything: “When Real Madrid make a serious move for Thiago, any kind of doubt disappears”, Tavero explained, stressing that the player’s desire to represent Los Blancos ultimately proved decisive in the final outcome.

This season, playing for Real Madrid, Thiago Pitarch — valued at €20 million — has already made 27 appearances, eight of them for the first team. In the 431 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder is still looking for his first goal and first assist.

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