Scouting Report: Jeremy de León
Who is this mysterious first team hopeful" The football scene in Puerto Rico is often overlooked, with their most prominent player being one of Real Madrid?s own in Eduardo Ordóñez, a midfielder who played for both Los Blancos and Atlético in the 1920/30s. The rest, past and present tend to ply their trade in the lower leagues around Europe or in the United States of America. Fitting, as the Caribbean island is incorporated into the States as a commonwealth. Despite this, they have their own national team and are considered by many to be very much a separate entity. Having personally visited some years ago, it is a stunning place - but not the typical breeding ground for a future Real Madrid player. The opportunity is there for a new player to announce themselves and take Puerto Rican football to new heights. Step forward, Jeremy de León. The 20 year-old winger recently acquired by Real Madrid to play with Castilla in the Spanish third division. The move was announced by prominent journalist Fabrizio Romano, and hailed back in Puerto Rico by figures such as Bad Bunny. Carlo Ancelotti has taken a real shining to him recently, inviting him to not only standard senior training sessions - but also first team trips in the Champions League even though he has not been registered to play in that competition. His presence against both Manchester City and Bayern Munich, seemingly appearing out of thin air to those unaware of his signing, and the fact that he ...
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