According to the Spanish daily sports newspaper “Marca”, Real Madrid’s 21-year-old Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde took Spain nationality.<\/p>\n
This year’s Liga Espaniola opens on August 17th and there are a lot of rumors on how Kubo Takefusa can participate to it despite he’s part of team B.<\/p>\n
With Federico Valverde taking Spain nationality, one slot for foreign players outside EU (European Union) will be free. Spanish clubs are limited in the number of non-EU players that they can have in their team and are only allowed to register three in the matchday squad.<\/p>\n
This move could open up a pathway for Kubo to be fast-tracked to the firstt eam.<\/p>\n
However, according to the newspapers, the probability remains low, as there are other non-EU players in the Real Madrid academy who are vying for a spot in the first team.<\/p>\n
The newly freed slot for foreign players outside EU will be probably be used to promotes Kubo teammate at Real Madrid B, Rodrigo Antonio Rodrigues.<\/p>\n
The newspaper said that Kubo must be patient and wait. Anyway, Kubo performance during the pre-season was great and the last decision will be made by coach Zinedine Zidane.<\/p>\n
There is still hope that fans may be able to see the Japanese star play at a higher level.<\/p>\n