Confirmed: Real Madrid youth team star bids farewell after three years | OneFootball

Bruno Galassi’s journey at Real Madrid has officially come to an end. 

The promising midfielder has announced his departure from the club after two years in the academy setup, with Lazio closing in on the Bruno Galassi transfer.

The latest Real Madrid transfer news suggests the Serie A outfit are on the verge of completing a deal worth around €4 million for 50% of the player’s economic rights. 

As part of the agreement, Real Madrid would retain the remaining 50%, allowing the club to benefit from any future transfer involving the 19-year-old.

Bruno Galassi set to begin new chapter with Lazio

The Bruno Galassi Lazio move has gathered pace in recent days, with reports indicating the Italian club are ready to offer the midfielder a long-term contract until 2029. 

The agreement is also expected to include an option to extend his stay by another year if certain performance-related objectives are achieved.

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Galassi joined Real Madrid from Getafe in 2023 after previously spending time in the Royal Spanish Football Federation’s academy at the Ciudad del Fútbol as well as the youth systems of Rayo Vallecano and Getafe.

Although he mainly featured for Juvenil A, the young midfielder also earned opportunities with Real Madrid C during his development.

His time in the academy proved highly successful, helping Juvenil A lift both the Champions Cup and the UEFA Youth League, achievements that enhanced his reputation as one of the club’s promising midfield prospects.

Emotional farewell brings Real Madrid spell to a close

As Bruno Galassi leaves Real Madrid, the midfielder shared an emotional message on social media, reflecting on the friendships and experiences that defined his spell at the club.

He wrote, “It’s never easy to find the right words to say goodbye.

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“After three years, the time has come to bring to a close a chapter that has meant so much to me. I’m leaving with my heart full of memories, lessons learnt and moments that I will carry with me forever.

“Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey. And, above all, thank you to my team-mates, who are now friends. 

“Sharing day-to-day life with you has undoubtedly been the best part of this chapter. I’m taking with me friendships and people who will always hold a special place in my heart.

“I leave proud to have been part of this club and looking forward to taking on a new challenge. Thank you for everything, Real Madrid.”

His message brings the curtain down on a period in Madrid before he prepares to embark on a fresh challenge in Italian football.