Real Madrid Rejects Lille Offer for Thiago Pitarch
The club upgraded Pitarch's contract, registered him with the first team after Lille sought a Bouaddi replacement, leaving the player to focus on injury recovery.
Overview
- Real Madrid formally rebuffed Lille's bid for 19-year-old midfielder Thiago Pitarch, according to reporting published Monday, ensuring the club will keep the player in its plans.
- The club recently improved Pitarch's contract and listed him as a first-team midfielder (No. 27) while he retains Castilla registration to manage his transition.
- Pitarch is currently unavailable as he recovers from an injury that kept him out of pre-season and the La Liga opener, so he will not be immediately available for selection.
- Lille sought Pitarch as a potential replacement after Ayyoub Bouaddi moved toward a reported transfer to Manchester City worth about €95 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
- Real Madrid's refusal reflects a shift in transfer priorities after their failed pursuit of Rodri and the arrival of a new coach, signaling the club's intent to protect homegrown midfield options for the season ahead.