Real Madrid has once again shown this season that its midfield needs a gradual but firm renewal. With the departure of Toni Kroos and Modric in the twilight of their careers, the white midfield has lost freshness in some stretches of the campaign. While names like Camavinga, Valverde, and Bellingham have proven their worth, it is evident that the generational change must continue its course.
The team has struggled in matches with high physical demands. They need someone who not only distributes well but also thinks quickly and breaks lines with passes. A more technical, more creative profile.
Madrid bets on the future: long-term planning is reinforced from the youth academy
The future strategy remains alive
Real Madrid doesn't live only in the present. The club understood long ago that it is not only about signing stars but creating the next ones. This philosophy, led in large part by Juni Calafat, has shown evident results: Vinicius, Rodrygo, Valverde, among others.
Therefore, even though no stellar signing for the first team has been announced in this market, the club has made smart moves. They are securing the base. Preparing the youth academy for what is to come, and in that plan, the most recent signing fits perfectly.
An exciting talent arrives
Leon Westin, that is the name of the new gem that Real Madrid has signed to strengthen its youth academy. He is only 16 years old, comes from Las Palmas, and plays as a left-footed midfielder. His style is reminiscent of Toni Kroos, with an elegance in passing that catches the eye from the first minute.
It is not just his technique but his way of reading the game. There are already internal voices comparing him to Pedri in his early days, and some even dare to say he has more potential. Madrid did not hesitate, and after Calafat's reports, his signing was completed quickly and quietly.
Steady steps through Valdebebas
Leon Westin is not yet arriving for the first team, but his journey starts now. He will be in Juvenil C, although it is not ruled out that he will soon move up a category. If his adaptation is good, we might even see him in Juvenil A in a short time.
The important thing is that Real Madrid is already thinking about its midfield of the future. While the spotlight is on Mbappé or Davies, the club secures a piece that could be key in a few years. The bet is clear: young talent, trained at home, with an elite mentality.
Although the replacement for Kroos still seems distant, the club has already planted the seed. His name is Leon Westin, and he has come to stay.