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Arbeloa Warns Florentino: the Best Transfer Madrid Can Make for a Decade

The 17-year-old central defender was under Arbeloa's orders, and the coach dedicated a message to him on social media after his debut

Álvaro Arbeloa has no doubts: Diego Aguado represents the future of Real Madrid. The former player and current Juvenil A coach didn't hold back praise for the young talent after his impressive debut.

"Few boys reflect better than Diego everything that a Real Madrid youth team player should be. Talent, work, effort, character, mentality, passion, and an immense desire to learn and be better every day," wrote Arbeloa on his social media.

This message has been interpreted as a direct warning to Florentino Pérez. Arbeloa makes it clear that Aguado has everything necessary to become a key player for the club in the coming years.

A dream debut

Diego Aguado, one of the Madrid's youth academy jewels, dazzled in his debut with the first team. His performance not only left a great impression on the field but also on the fans and the coaching staff.

After the match, the young player thanked all the coaches who have trained him, but he made a special mention of Arbeloa. "Probably, without him, I wouldn't have achieved this," Diego acknowledged humbly.

Two soccer players compete for the ball in a match, one in a white uniform and the other in a red and blue uniform, in a stadium full of spectators.
Diego Aguado in his debut | Diario AS

Aguado stands out not only for his technical quality. According to Arbeloa, his mentality is what makes him an ideal prospect for the first team. He's a player who embodies the values of Real Madrid, combining talent and dedication.

This type of profile is what Florentino Pérez seeks to ensure the club's long-term success. The investment in the youth academy has yielded great results in the past, and Diego Aguado seems ready to continue that tradition.

Florentino, alert to the message

Arbeloa's message is no coincidence. With these words, he aims to highlight the importance of betting on players trained in Valdebebas. Diego Aguado is a perfect example of how the youth academy can continue to be a source of talent for the club.

At just 17 years old, Aguado is already poised to become one of Real Madrid's pillars in the next decade. Now, the decision is in the hands of Florentino Pérez and the coaching staff. Will Diego Aguado be the next great youth player to succeed at Santiago Bernabéu?

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