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Real Madrid Prodigy Chased By '50 Clubs'

Real Madrid Prodigy Chased By '50 Clubs'

Real Madrid's famed La Fabrica academy has produced some of the world's finest footballers and the latest wonder-kid to emerge is now being courted by some of the biggest club's in Europe.

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Having produced the likes of Iker Casillas, Raul Gonzalez and more recently Alvaro Morata, Real Madrid's La Fabrica academy has earned the reputation as being one of the best in the world. 

The latest player to emerge from Los Blancos' conveyor belt of talent is 16-year old forward Israel Salazar whose goal scoring exploits have seen him become one of the most sought-after youngsters in Europe.

According to Bernabeu Digital, Salazar has been courted by "up to 50 clubs" since joining Real Madrid's academy in 2015 and reportedly rejected the chance to sign a pre-contract with FC Barcelona in January. 

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The Badajoz-born striker is described as a prodigious talent and was the club's leading scorer in the youth divisions last season, with nearly 40 goals to his name for the campaign. 

Reigning Uefa Champions League holders Liverpool are named as one of his suitors although the report also indicates that Salazar is attracting interest from across Spain, Europe and South America. 

Read: Zidane: Why Bale Didn't Play Against Spurs

Salazar is expected to join up with the Real Madrid C team in the Tercera Division this season although the striker reportedly wishes to join the club's reserve side in the Segunda Division B.

Will Israel Salazar live up to expectation or is he just another over-hyped youngster? Let us have your thoughts by commenting below.

 

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