Real Madrid has decided on the future of young midfielder Thiago Pitarch after the player's name was strongly present in the summer transfer market, amid interest from a number of clubs in acquiring his services.
According to Spanish reports, Real Madrid decided to keep Pitarch in the first team project, given the great confidence the player enjoys from the coaching staff.
Recent reports also indicate that Fulham, coached by Alvaro Arbeloa, were among the most interested in signing him, along with other offers to acquire his services.
Pitarch had attracted attention during the last season, after getting a real opportunity with the first team, and participated in 10 matches in the Spanish League, starting 8 of them, and also provided two assists in the last round against Athletic Bilbao.
Despite the numerous offers and talk about the possibility of loaning him out to get more playing time, it seems that Real Madrid does not want to let go of the player at the present stage, especially with the club being convinced of his potential and his ability to develop into an important element in the midfield in the future.
Pitarch renewed his contract with Real Madrid in 2025, a move that reflected the club's great confidence in his talent, after he was considered one of the most prominent graduates of the club's academy in his generation.
The player also had a historic opportunity in February 2026, when he made his official debut with the first team against Benfica in the Champions League, after coming on as a substitute in the final minutes.
Reports indicate that coach Jose Mourinho sees Pitarch as a player capable of competing in midfield, and therefore prefers to keep him rather than send him to another club on loan.
The decision comes at a time when Real Madrid's midfield includes a large number of names, but the club believes that Pitarch is capable of taking advantage of the opportunities he gets and gradually proving himself.
