Real Madrid broke an agreement of more than a decade to sign former Atletico Madrid right-back Jesus Fortea, widely regarded as the most promising full-back in Spanish football in his age group. Now, however, Los Blancos are faced with an attempt to steal their jewel from a known enemy in Cesc Fabregas.
The former Barcelona man has made a number of player moves to Spain since becoming Como manager, and Cadena Cope says Fortea is the latest. Fortea is currently contracted until 2026 and Real Madrid are hoping to extend him, but fear they could do so within the final six months and risk losing him on worse terms than they could now. Youngsters Paulo Iago and Nico Paz have moved to Como for a fee, with Los Blancos retaining 50% of their rights, and that could happen again at Fortea.
Fortea has long been tipped for the top flight, with Real Madrid signing him from Atletico despite a non-aggression pact between the two causing a rift in relations, showing how highly they rate him. But with no sign of first-team opportunities on the horizon, despite injuries and Trent Alexander-Arnold expected to arrive in the summer, it stands to reason that Fortea would consider trying his luck elsewhere, even if to return to the club of Real Madrid. first team later.
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