La Liga champions Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on 19-year-old Portuguese midfield prospect Dario Essugo, on loan at UD Las Palmas from Sporting CP.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Dario Essugo is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are closely monitoring the Portuguese midfield prospect’s performances at fellow Spanish top-flight club UD Las Palmas. However, they will need to deal with Sporting CP to sign the teenage sensation, with his deal with Las Palmas not having a purchase clause.
Dario Essugo and his exploits in La Liga
Dario Essugo has established himself as one of the best young prospects in La Liga since joining UD Las Palmas from Sporting CP in the summer transfer window. A native of Lisbon, the teenage sensation began his youth career at UDR Santa Maria before joining the academy at Sporting CP in 2014.
The 19-year-old has made considerable progress at Sporting CP in the past decade, progressing through the ranks at the club before breaking into the first-team squad. However, Essugo has made his mark at UD Las Palmas in the 2024/25 season, turning out five times thus far for the Gran Canarian club.
Meanwhile, Essugo’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Recent reports have linked the Portuguese prodigy with Everton, while Barcelona showed interest in him last year. The latest update has pointed to Real Madrid as one of the prospective suitors.
Real Madrid interested
Real Madrid’s interest in Dario Essugo is somewhat surprising. The reigning La Liga champions have two top-notch holding midfielders, with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga making their mark in the middle of the park. So, unless either midfielder leaves Real Madrid, they do not need another option for the position.
Nevertheless, the Merengues have set their sights on Essugo, and they have closely monitored his progress at fellow La Liga club UD Las Palmas in the first few weeks of the 2024/25 season. Meanwhile, the teenage prospect’s deal with the Gran Canarian outfit does not have a purchase option.
So, Real Madrid must deal with Sporting CP if they decide to firm up their interest in the 19-year-old Portuguese prodigy. It will be interesting to see if the youngster arrives at the Santiago Bernabeu next year.
