Real Madrid promote breakout academy prodigy to the first team | OneFootball

Thiago Pitarch has become a talk of the town at Real Madrid lately, following his performances in recent weeks.

The young midfielder has truly impressed onlookers with his technical ability and skill set, to the point where he has become a key fixture in the starting eleven.

Pitarch’s rapid rise to prominence has seen his market valye skyrocket as well, making him one of the most talked-about young players in Spanish football right now.

Pitarch promoted to first-team

In light of his rapid ascension, Real Madrid have decided to reward Thiago Pitarch by handing him a first-team promotion, reports MARCA.

This means the young midfielder is no longer associated with the RM Castila team and is now a formal member of the Real Madrid first-team.

As such, Pitarch doesn’t necessarily have to return to fulfil his duties for the reserve side anymore and can now directly compete with first-team players.

A rising star for Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Real Madrid, for their part, are ready to offer the young Spaniard game time even when the injured players return to the fray.

This is an important bit given that Real Madrid are likely to be blessed with the return of four players by this weekend.

The list includes the likes of Jude Bellingham and Dani Ceballos – direct competitors for Thiago Pitarch in his bid to remain a key outlet in the middle of the park.

Alvaro Arbeloa, though, has been a great proponent of Real Madrid’s youth academy and is likely to continue backing the young midfielder.

The report suggests the coaching staff has complete confidence in Pitarch. Although he might be dropped in some matches due to the return of Bellingham, Arbeloa is certain that the player will remain important.