Gui Ruck will likely move to England when he leaves Real Valladolid amid his links with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Crystal Palace.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Gui Ruck is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested in the 14-year-old wonderkid. But he will likely move to England after leaving Real Valladolid, handing a blow to the two La Liga heavyweights.
Who is Gui Ruck?
Guilherme Militao de Oliveira Ruck Veja, better known as Gui Ruck, is one of the best young prospects in Spain. A native of Rio de Janeiro, he began his youth career in Brazil before arriving in Europe in 2018. Short stints with Vitoria SC, SC Braga, FC Porto, and Rayo Majadahonda before joining Real Valladolid in 2022.
Since then, the 14-year-old has come leaps and bounds, establishing himself as a highly-rated prospect. The Brazilian wonderkid is a top-notch midfielder who has taken age-group football in Spain by storm. Meanwhile, Ruck’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe.
High in demand
Barcelona and Real Madrid have chased Gui Ruck’s signature for several months. However, the two La Liga heavyweights have struggled to make any headway, failing to sign him from Real Valladolid. Barcelona and Real Madrid often lock horns in the market for the brightest young prospects.
So, it is hardly surprising that Gui Ruck has emerged as a mutual target for the two Spanish giants. However, they have fallen behind in the race to sign the 14-year-old wonderkid amid his links with Premier League clubs. And the teenage sensation will likely move to England when he leaves Real Valladolid.
The report by Mundo Deportivo has suggested that the Brazilian whizkid is a target for Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest. The Eagles have spread their wings and forayed into the South American market by signing Matheus Franca, Jefferson Lerma, and Daniel Munoz. So, it is hardly surprising that Ruck is also a target for them.
However, a move to Crystal Palace is not certain, with the report not mentioning Gui Ruck’s next likely destination. So, it will be interesting to see if the South London club can beat the competition to sign the 14-year-old wonderkid.
