Málaga wants a jewel from Real Madrid

Apuesta a este partido aquí

La Liga

1 X 2

Real Madrid Real Sociedad

16/08/26 17:00:00

1.44 4.33 7.00

 PUBLICIDAD

Cuotas validas al publicarse, sujetas a cambios. Regístrese en bet365, ingrese 5€ o más en su cuenta y conseguirá un 100% de su ingreso válido en créditos de apuesta (hasta 100€). Solo para clientes nuevos. Se aplican las condiciones. Las ganancias no incluyen el importe de los créditos de apuesta. Se aplican premios máximos, restricciones de juego, límites de tiempo y condiciones. Es necesario registrarse.

Málaga is working on the summer transfer market and has its sights set on Thiago Pitarch, a talented midfielder from Real Madrid's youth academy who faces a scenario of absolute uncertainty under the guidance of the new Real Madrid coach, José Mourinho.

The newly promoted team emerges as the ideal destination for the young footballer to gain competitive experience in La Liga, although the Andalusian side faces the significant handicap of not participating in European competitions for the 2026/2027 season.

Málaga Wants to Sign Thiago Pitarch

This circumstance clashes directly with the professional aspirations of the Fuenlabrada gem, who has publicly expressed his strong desire to continue enjoying playing time in the top European competition during the upcoming season.

The situation of the academy player at the Concha Espina club has taken a drastic turn in the recent weeks of the summer transfer market. The midfielder has already played 16 official matches with the Real Madrid first team, a highly significant number for a youth player at the Madrid club.

However, the dismissal of Álvaro Arbeloa as the reserve team coach, the arrival of Portuguese star Bernardo Silva in the Chamartín locker room, and Mourinho's intention to add another piece to the midfield greatly complicate his continuity in the first team squad.

Real Madrid's Dilemma and Thiago Pitarch's Fit

The preseason starting this July in 2026 will serve as the definitive judge to clarify the immediate future of the 18-year-old midfielder. If he fails to convince his new coach that he is ready to take on an important role, the option of being loaned to the Costa del Sol gains momentum among the discussions at Valdebebas.

In the capital of the Costa del Sol, the blanquiazules' sporting directors would be delighted to offer him a prominent role in the midfield. Málaga aims to build a competitive squad to establish itself in the Spanish football elite and values the physical and technical attributes of the young talent as a top-level strategic asset.

The recent success by the midfielder in winning the European title with the Spanish U-19 National Team has significantly increased his market value. Although he doesn't rule out representing the Moroccan National Team in the future, his current main focus is to precisely define the steps in his club career.

Challenges Málaga Faces to Lure the Real Madrid Gem

The main obstacle for the blanquiazules lies in the competitive ambition of the midfielder himself, who, before turning 19 in August, aims to compete under the grand continental spotlight. Internal competition at Real Madrid for a midfield position is fierce against established names like Fede Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, or Eduardo Camavinga.

However, the creative profile of Thiago Pitarch finds its only direct parallel in the squad with the arrival of Bernardo Silva, which could provide him a tactical opening if Mourinho opts for fluid midfield play. The absence of internationals who participated in summer tournaments will grant him significant minutes in the July and August preparation friendlies.

The Málaga board will patiently await the final decisions of the Portuguese coach to launch their definitive offensive in the closing stages of the transfer window. The player will need to weigh whether he prefers to explore his chances at the Bernabéu, gain experience at Castilla, or accept the Andalusian proposal. Thus, Málaga will maximize its chances to convince Thiago Pitarch that Martiricos is the ideal launch pad to solidify his definitive assault on the elite.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Málaga quiere a una joya del Real Madrid