Real Madrid make decision on returns of three highly-rated academy graduates | OneFootball

Although not many of them have been able to retain a position with the first team, the Real Madrid academy has still churned out some very promising and talented players in the last few years. One of these players, Raul Asencio is still a part of the first team, while another of them, Thiago Pitarch, also impressed a lot with his performances under Alvaro Arbeloa in the second half of the last season.

Meanwhile, there were three more players who impressed with their performances during the last season, although not with the Merengue team, i.e., Nico Paz, Chema Andres, and Jacobo Ramon.

All three of them seem ready to return to the white club, who still retain 50% rights of all of these players, and have several rights on them that can facilitate a return. They have all been linked with a return right this summer as well. However, according to a report from Diario AS, all three of them are set to stay put in their respective clubs, with the prospect of returning to Real Madrid in 2027 still alive.

One of these players, Nico Paz, seemed highly likely to return to the Merengue team this summer. However, he has asked to continue playing and growing at Como for now, aiming for a return to Spain in 2027, when Los Vikingos would be able to get him back for €10 million.

His teammate at Como, Jacobo Ramon’s return is currently difficult, mainly because of the overabundance of center-backs in the team, coupled with Mourinho’s desire for another experienced player for this position. Meanwhile, he is also enjoying interest from other top clubs, including Chelsea.

Chema Andres is also impressing in Germany with Stuttgart, and although the Real Madrid midfield has some space for a new addition, and Aurelien Tchouameni has also been linked with a move away, Mourinho reportedly wants one of Enzo Fernandez or Mateus Fernandes. Furthermore, the Spanish giants want him to continue growing, without forcing his return at this point in time.

Hopefully, all three of these players would continue shining for their respective teams next season, and return to Real Madrid as more complete players in the future.