The two young players who seek to convince Ancelotti

The retirement of Toni Kroos opens up a big void in Real Madrid’s midfield and forces Ancelotti to find solutions to replace the player who set the pace of the white game in the last decade. The Italian coach has already warned at the end of the season that there is no player with his qualities on the market, so alternatives must be at home.

At the moment, waiting for what will happen in the market, the list of midfielders of Real Madrid consists of Modric (who will renew), Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Ceballos and Arda Güler. Behind them, two young players emerge with options to be part of the first team if Carlo Ancelotti decides: Mario Martín and Nico Paz.

The two Castilla players made their official debuts this season with the first team and are already regulars in training with the seniors. Spanish-Argentine Nico Paz has featured in four games since his debut in November against Braga in the Champions League. In fact, he scored the winning goal against Napoli at the Bernabéu the following day.

The talented 19-year-old playmaker has many suitors in the First Division but Madrid want to monitor his progress and, unless there is a change of plans, he will be part of the preseason tour of the United States.

Mario Martín is a form of organization and route that Carlo Ancelotti and his men really like. The footballer has been called up several times this season and made his Liga debut against Alavés in May. In addition, he was included in the team’s expedition to the last Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. Last season he participated in a Copa del Rey match with the seniors.

Now, with a vacant place in midfield and without Madrid rushing to the market, Mario Martín and Nico Paz are being postulated as footballers of the future for the team coached by Carlo Ancelott.