Not Carreras nor Grimaldo… A direct recommendation from Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos to Pérez

After a difficult season filled with disappointments, Real Madrid finished without a title to satisfy the aspirations of its fans or reflect the club’s rich legacy. This outcome has raised serious questions about the team’s future and the balance of its squad. Amid growing fan frustration and mounting pressure on the club’s leadership,

Real Madrid appears determined to turn the page this summer with a clear objective: to reinforce the squad with top-class players and rebuild a team capable of competing both domestically and in Europe. The “fan reconciliation” project is already underway within the corridors of the Santiago Bernabéu, and attention has now shifted to the types of deals that could restore the club’s prestige. In this context,

Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos has voiced his strong admiration for the club’s youth academy, singling out one particular player with significant promise: Yusi. Carlos has reportedly told the club that Yusi “has exceptional quality” and deserves close attention. The young talent, who is preparing for the upcoming World Cup,

previously worked with Xabi Alonso during his time in Real Madrid’s youth teams, giving the potential future head coach an ideal opportunity to evaluate him further. However, despite Carlos’ endorsement, the club’s main focus is currently on securing a deal for Álvaro Carreras, the promising Benfica left-back. Carreras is reportedly very close to joining Real Madrid,

with the transfer expected to be finalized after the Club World Cup. Yusi remains under contract with Real Madrid until 2028, but with Fran García, Ferland Mendy, and soon Carreras ahead of him, his chances of first-team football appear slim. As a result, both the club and the player are considering various options, especially with interest from several Spanish clubs.

As is often the case with Madrid’s emerging talents, the club may opt for its usual strategy: selling 50% of the player’s rights while retaining a buyback clause. This approach allows Madrid to profit while keeping the door open for a potential return. This model is currently being applied to Nico Paz, who enjoyed a standout season with Italian side Como, proving himself as one of the best young players in his position. Although Paz dreams of returning to Real Madrid,

he understands that regular playing time is crucial—especially after the club signed Argentine starlet Franco Mastantuono. With the summer transfer window heating up, Real Madrid faces critical decisions on how to balance immediate reinforcements with long-term planning. Roberto Carlos’ recommendation highlights the potential within the academy, but whether the club acts on it remains to be seen.

For now, all eyes are on Carreras’ impending arrival, but Yusi’s future could become a key subplot in Madrid’s efforts to reclaim dominance on the left flank. The coming weeks will reveal whether the club heeds the advice of one of its greatest legends.