Ramón de Mon announces the 'signing' of another full-back for Madrid: 'The most outstanding'

Real Madrid has had problems with its full-backs on both sides in recent years. On the left, it has been difficult for Mendy or Fran García to have the continuity that would be desirable. On the right, Carvajal was undisputed, which left a gap after he was injured months ago.

That's why this summer they've moved quickly and brought in Álvaro Carreras and Trent Alexander Arnold. Two players who will raise the bar on both sides of the Madrid defense. However, things haven't stopped there, as they would have added a third full-back to the cause.

We're referring to Jesús Fortea, who this season is already a Castilla player along with Arbeloa. The new coach of the Merengue reserve team has promoted him from Juvenil A. The truth is that he has left a good impression in the preseason, showing his level.

In a preseason friendly, Castilla beat Racing de Ferrol 2-1 (1 a 2) with Fortea standing out. Ramón de Mon was clear about it: "He seemed to me the most outstanding player today. Arbeloa allows him to get very high up the field and he won a lot of duels," he said, analyzing the youngster.

Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa are clear about Fortea

Real Madrid has improved in a very important aspect with the arrival of Xabi Alonso. Arbeloa's promotion has allowed communication between the first team and the reserve team to be very smooth. They both know each other from their time as players and the relationship they have is very good.

That has led them to talk about Fortea and to have a specific plan to achieve the objectives. Above all, because they see him with the necessary potential to establish himself in the first team. This season at Castilla, he will be able to prove it in Primera RFEF.

However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him included in matchday squads or get minutes with the first team. If Trent or Carvajal have any problems and are unavailable, he'll be a candidate to take their place. That way, they'll be able to see how he handles himself when the opponents are of a higher caliber.