Attention! Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola want to sign a Real Madrid castoff.

Real Madrid has seen several talents leave in recent months, some with great potential, others simply disappointing. One of these young castoffs is starting to generate growing interest among top European clubs. According to specialized sources, both Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have set their sights on this young prospect from La Fábrica with a clear intention to recruit him for their projects.

The player in question is Chema Andrés, a Spanish midfielder who is just 20 years old and left Real Madrid to sign with Stuttgart. In his transfer, the white club included a buy-back clause, which shows that they didn't close the door to a possible return. However, with the pressure being exerted by Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, his return to Bernabéu seems complicated.

Chema Andrés is highly regarded by Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta

Pep Guardiola always looks for young, intelligent players who can naturally take on a leading role and fit into their philosophy of possession and pressing. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta needs reinforcements for his midfield. In this regard, Chema Andrés stands out as the ideal reinforcement for both Manchester City and Arsenal.

That said, the most striking aspect in this case is that Real Madrid keeps 50% of the player's rights, a typical structure in these strategic transfers. That means if Pep Guardiola or Mikel Arteta decide to bid for Chema Andrés, Real Madrid could receive a substantial part of the deal.

Given this scenario, Florentino Pérez will have to urgently meet with Xabi Alonso to make a decision. At Real Madrid, they know that Chema Andrés would be delighted to return to Bernabéu. Although the option of receiving extra income from his transfer to City or Arsenal is also an interesting option.

Chema Andrés's future

Real Madrid can bring Chema Andrés back for €13 million. That amount would allow them to strengthen the midfield and keep the youth product away from direct rivals like Manchester City or Arsenal. In addition, Bernabéu would celebrate the return of a youth player to his home in grand fashion, something that rarely happens.

At Arsenal and Manchester City, the deal would generate excitement. Chema Andrés isn't a typical talent, but a midfielder who understands the game and has the character to take on responsibility. For Mikel Arteta, it would be a bet on the future; for Pep Guardiola, a tactically valuable piece who could be a starter from day one.