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Mourinho faces decision on Real Madrid's Thiago Pitarch after U19 European Championship

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Mourinho faces decision on Real Madrid's Thiago Pitarch after U19 European Championship

Summary

Jose Mourinho considers the future of Real Madrid's Thiago Pitarch following the midfielder’s participation in the U19 European Championship with Spain. Pitarch emerged as a key player under former coach Alvaro Arbeloa, making 16 appearances for the first team last season. As the squad undergoes changes, Mourinho must decide whether to keep Pitarch in the first team or return him to Castilla. The upcoming pre-season will be crucial for Pitarch to prove his value to the senior squad, particularly as Real Madrid seeks midfield reinforcements.

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Key Details

•Mourinho inherited several academy players from Alvaro Arbeloa.
•Pitarch played 16 matches with Real Madrid's first team last season.
•Mourinho must evaluate Pitarch's potential role during pre-season.
•Real Madrid is looking for new midfield signings to strengthen the squad.
•Outcome of Pitarch's future may affect academy trust under Mourinho.

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Jose Mourinho has inherited more than a first-team squad at Real Madrid. He has also inherited the development of several academy players who were given their chance by Alvaro Arbeloa.Of the many play...
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