Thiago Pitarch focuses on future after breakthrough year at Real Madrid

Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch reflected on his rise within the club after training with the first team. He emphasized learning from top players and his aspirations for the future in an interview following Spain's UEFA European Under-19 Championship match against Germany on July 4. Despite transferring from Juvenil A to Castilla, Pitarch acknowledged the challenges of breaking into the first team amid fierce competition but maintains optimism. His immediate focus is on the upcoming European Championship final, having received support from Real Madrid staff. Pitarch praised the club's youth academy for preparing players to step up as needed.

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