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Thiago Pitarch to stay at Real Madrid, not joining Fulham

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 8:10 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Thiago Pitarch to stay at Real Madrid, not joining Fulham

Summary

Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch will not transfer to Fulham after Fabrizio Romano reported that the Premier League club's pursuit has ended. Fulham recently signed Shea Charles, reducing the need for additional midfield options. Pitarch, sidelined by injury, is set to remain part of Jose Mourinho’s first-team squad, although competition for minutes at Real Madrid will be intense, especially with new signings like Bernardo Silva. Pitarch will wear the No. 27 kit following the unveiling of new shirt numbers for the upcoming season.

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•Thiago Pitarch, aged 18, was a bright spot for Real Madrid last season.
•He is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained during pre-season.
•Competition includes established players like Eduardo Camavinga and new signing Bernardo Silva.
•Pitarch will wear the No. 27 kit for the 2026/27 season.

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8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid teenage gem will not join Premier League club, to remain in Mourinho’s squad – Romano

What they're saying

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After signing Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios for Fulham, Alvaro Arbeloa had set his sights on another young prospect from Real Madrid in the form of Thiago Pitarch.Indeed, the former Los Blancos bo...
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