Real Madrid have beaten Barcelona in securing highly-rated youngster Jan Vila Farre from Espanyol.
The 14-year-old winger has chosen to continue his development at La Fabrica, turning down the opportunity to join La Masia despite strong interest from the Catalan club.
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According to AS, the talented attacker had attracted attention from several Premier League sides, as well as Barcelona, but Real Madrid’s sporting project at Valdebebas ultimately convinced him to make the switch.
Jan Vila chooses Real Madrid over Barcelona
According to the outlet, the arrival of Jan Vila at Real Madrid is viewed as a significant victory over Barcelona.
A regular for Spain’s Under-14 national team, Vila has built a reputation as a dynamic winger capable of deciding matches through his pace, directness and goalscoring instincts.
People familiar with his development describe him as a player with enormous potential, highlighting both his quality on the ball and his mentality.
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Who is Jan Vila?
Real Madrid have beaten Barcelona for Jan Vila. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Before becoming the latest La Fabrica signing, the winger began his football journey at Tarrega.
He later joined Gimnastic Manresa, where he enjoyed an impressive spell, scoring 28 goals in 58 appearances and establishing himself as one of the region’s most promising young attackers.
Jan Vila’s move to Espanyol became a reality ahead of the 2023/24 campaign, and he wasted little time making an impact. Playing for Espanyol’s Alevin A side, he found the net 16 times in 26 matches.
His goalscoring consistency continued last season with Espanyol’s Infantil B team, where he registered 15 goals in another 26 appearances.
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Vila operates primarily as a traditional right winger, thriving in one-versus-one situations and regularly creating danger through his dribbling ability.
His attacking instincts and eye for goal have made him one of the key figures in Espanyol’s Under-14 side over the past two seasons.
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