Real Madrid sign teenage defender Joel Pleguezuelos from Espanyol
Real Madrid have bolstered their youth academy with the signing of 18-year-old defender Joel Pleguezuelos from Espanyol.
The talented centre-back, known for his aerial ability and composure on the ball, joins the Merengues' Juvenil A team under the guidance of Alvaro Arbeloa.
Pleguezuelos, a physically powerful and right-footed defender, has consistently impressed coaches and scouts throughout his youth career.
He began his footballing journey with Manresa and Gimnastic before joining Espanyol's academy at the Under-12 stage, where he transitioned from a full-back to a centre-back.
Real Madrid's interest in Pleguezuelos has been long-standing, with scouts and coaches closely monitoring his performances.
They have been impressed by his defensive reliability, aerial dominance, and ability to build from the back.
The signing of Pleguezuelos reinforces Real Madrid's commitment to nurturing top defensive talent within their academy.
Alongside recent signing Lamini Fati, he represents a promising future for the club's backline.