Mario Martin

The 20-year-old captain of Real Madrid Castilla is well-liked by both first-team coach Carlo Ancelotti and his manager Raul, the illustrious former club striker. The defensive midfielder is ready to play in the premier league, according to the Italian, who has shared this opinion with those closest to him. In the closing moments of a Copa del Rey victory over Atletico Madrid in extra time in January 2023, Ancelotti handed Martin his senior debut.

Martin is notable for his ability to understand the game, remain composed when handling the ball, and work well in a team. He is regarded by Valdebebas sources as one of the Castilla players who ought to transfer to La Liga the next year. His future at Madrid remаins uncertain, though.

Martin, on the right, has shown promise while working with Ancelotti’s team. (Diego Souto / Pexels)

Martin’s deal expires in 2026, and while he is scheduled to play in the preseason US tour, there is so much rivalry for a spot in Ancelotti’s midfield that it may be preferable to look elsewhere for a chance. The Spanish youngster has been tracked by teams, notably Girona, for months. He recently switched agencies and joined Best of You.

Those who know him well sаy that while playing for Real Madrid is his goal, his future may also depend heavily on if Dani Ceballos and Luka Modric decide to stay with the team for another season. For Madrid this season, Ceballos, 27, has only made four starts.

Martin is in his second season with the team, although generally speaking, Madrid prefers it if players stay with Castilla for at least three years.

Manuel Angel

Manuel Angel is another important member of Raul’s Castilla, who are currently 13th in Spain’s third division despite qualifying for the promotion playoffs the previous year.

Under Alvaro Arbeloa, the 20-year-old has also been participating for Madrid’s UEFA Youth League team. His contract with La Fabrica expires in 2025, and he joined the team in 2018 from Sevilla’s youth academy.

Manuel Angel is another to have impressed in the UEFA Youth League (Diego Souto/Getty Images)

Despite having a relatively little frame, “Mami,” as he is popularly called, more than makes up for it with his deft placement, tenacity, and superb control. All the coaches who have worked with him at Madrid have grown to love and respect him for his character, but he hasn’t seen much of the first team and has only participated in a small number of practise sessions.

Because of this, his representation intend to speak with the team at the end of the current campaign to discuss what potential future role they may offer the player.

While Manuel Angel is currently enjoying his debut season in Castilla, he wants to speak with the club before considering alternative options.

Rafa Obrador

Unlike other players from La Fabrica, Obrador is a left-back who stands out for his attacking ability and would not be negatively impacted by the heightened physical demands of playing at the highest level. His contract with Real Madrid expires this summer, so his future is uncertain, but he is another who might advance to La Liga the following season.

The 20-year-old has played a less prominent role in Raul’s Castilla team recently, but sources close to the player, who spoke anonymously to preserve relationships, sаy this is “something normal in football” and they are still considering a permanent move, a loan out, or a renewal with Madrid holding the option to repurchase.

Obrador, in action for Castilla in January (Diego Souto/Getty Images)

A spot in the starting lineup, however, is nearly unattainable for the time being given that Girona’s Miguel Gutierrez—another academy graduate—and Madrid are considering the potential signing of Alphonso Davies.

Paulo Iago

Due to his technical skill and confidence, this 16-year-old attacking midfielder has been playing at a level two above his age group. He played last week for Real Madrid C, who are two levels below Castilla in the fifth division of Spanish football.

After a period of uncertainty and uncertainties about his future, Iago renewed his Madrid contract until 2025 last summer and has since been called up to Spain’s young teams on a regular basis. But today, people close to the athlete claim that he is not happy. He is looking into the best course of action because he believes he hasn’t been presented with a project that will allow him to advance.

Iago in action for Spain in November’s Under-17 World Cup (Alex Caparros – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

There is more than a year remaining on his contract, and those close to him want to settle the matter with Madrid before discussing alternative options, even though he is represented by Gestifute, the firm of suρer agent Jorge Mendes.

Those who know him well sаy, “It’s still early,” but the athlete is frustrated, as evidenced by the Instagram post he made last week that read, “I love and want soccer, but I hate the falsehood, lies, and deceit of the world that surrounds it.”