Real Madrid: enfant terrible Iker Bravo makes everyone lie

Just a few weeks ago, when Iker Bravo’s name was mentioned in the Madrid media, it was mainly for the wrong reasons. Between disappointing performances, questionable behavior and attitude, expulsions and relegation of Real Madrid Castilla to the U19s, the one who is considered one of the biggest Spanish talents was clearly in a complicated situation. Trained at FC Barcelona then moved to Leverkusen, where he even started in the Bundesliga at just 16 years old, Bravo was very far from the expected level. It was even said that the Merengues were thinking of breaking his loan, and therefore not exercising this purchase option which would allow them to keep it over the long term.

If we use the past tense, it’s because the 19-year-old player managed to put his demons aside and completely restart himself. Since mid-November and this expulsion against the U19s of Valladolid, a time when he was clearly in a critical situation and everyone was fed up with him, he began to put together big performances. For example, he scored against Naples in the Youth League at the end of November, and in the 10 matches played since then, he has scored 8 goals, in addition to being particularly good in the game.

Real Madrid threatened him

Did the player just magically pull himself together? How could he have had this trigger? As the daily explained Marca in December, Real Madrid simply gave him an ultimatum. “Do you have a lot of clothes in Madrid? », asked Alvaro Arbeloa, his coach, to make him understand that it was very likely that he would have to pack his bags to leave. It must be said that the former Madrid full-back and U19 coach relied heavily on him and gave him chances that many would not have had. Iker Bravo asked him for one last opportunity, and he promised him that he would change his mindset and above all, be better on the pitch. And he didn’t lie.

Performances that logically do not go unnoticed, whether in the media or internally. In recent weeks, when Madrid newspapers discussed Real Madrid’s future plans, Iker Bravo was often mentioned alongside Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappé. According to information from A.S., several first division clubs in Spain and elsewhere in Europe have already made offers for the player and are ready to give him a place and playing time in their first team, which promises to be difficult in Madrid next season. The player is currently focusing on Real Madrid and is giving priority to his current club, dreaming of playing on the pitch at the Bernabéu…