The quarterfinals will feature a new match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. MetLife Stadium will witness one of the two teams advancing to the semifinals as well as the signing of a young talent. Diego Aguado, a Real Madrid youth academy player, is one of Dortmund's most recent desired signings for next season.
The German side has already entered into talks with the player to proceed with his signing. €6 million was the initial offer it presented to Real Madrid in order to secure the young center-back. However, the club rejected this offer, demanding at least €10 million ($10.8 million) to begin negotiations for its youth academy player.
In addition to Dortmund, RB Leipzig and a Serie A club have also shown interest in Diego Aguado. Although neither of the two teams has made an offer like Dortmund, knowing Real Madrid's demands has been a great support.
Diego Aguado works in the United States with Xabi Alonso | Real Madrid Confidencial
Another farewell from Real Madrid
It has always been said that Real Madrid's youth academy is by far the best in the world. Nico Paz, Dani Carvajal, Raúl González, and Gonzalo García are just some of the talents the club has managed to develop. Diego Aguado, a Juvenil A player at just 18 years old, is one of the team's greatest talents in the youth academy.
His performance has shown qualities typical of a center-back with extensive experience in the European elite. Intelligence in decision-making and great defensive solidity are some of the skills for which the first team has considered him.
However, given Real Madrid's plans for the backline, a departure by Aguado wouldn't be negative for the player. Just like players such as Nico Paz, the center-back could leave to gain experience at the top level and return to the team as a professional footballer.
The signing of the match
Despite the rejection of Dortmund's initial offer, Real Madrid hasn't ruled out a departure by Aguado. The imminent quarterfinal match of the World Cup could be key in deciding the future of one of the great Merengue talents.
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