While Barcelona's idea has always been to develop talent at grassroots level and adapt it to the needs of the first team, Real Madrid have only recently begun to look more closely at the youth market.
Whitewho are known to spend money on the profiles they want, are now increasingly investing in young talent, as evidenced by the signings of Arda Guler, Franco Mastantuono and Endrik.
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Now, as he conveys TransfersReal Madrid have found their next youth target and it comes as a shock to the player who currently plays for Barcelona.
Pearl of the Academy
The player in question, who is being targeted by Real Madrid, is Ebrima Tunkara, a 15-year-old talent Masia The contract with which expires in 2026.
Despite the fact that Tunkara is only 15 years old, he is already considered one of best prospects for the academy which could mark an era at the club, but Real Madrid plans to take him away before he continues to develop in Catalonia.
The teenager is capable of playing either as a midfielder or as a left winger, depending on the team's needs, and his versatility delights the team. Meringue who view him as an ideal long-term groom candidate. However, Barcelona, for obvious reasons, refuses to part with him.
In its current form Blaugrana the desire to fight and entice the player with an extension to stay and continue to grow in the academy, where several players have hit the jackpot in the first team in recent years.
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However, with his contract expiring in the summer, the ball is firmly in Tunkara's court as there is no doubt that Real Madrid's offer will be more cost-effective.
The coming months will be crucial in determining the future of the 15-year-old star as he faces a difficult crossroads.
On the one hand, he has an extension offer from his boyhood club, and on the other, an offer to join their eternal rivals.
Needless to say, it will be a difficult decision for him to make, especially since the two clubs are historically arch rivals.
