Real Madrid’s Spain-Morocco midfielder Thiago Pitarch is being linked with a switch to Racing Santander, with the 18-year-old central midfielder the subject of growing speculation in Spain’s transfer market.
The Fuenlabrada-born youngster, who stands at 1.79m and wears number 45 for Real Madrid, is reported to be of interest to the LaLiga2 side as they assess midfield options ahead of next season. Transfermarkt currently lists Pitarch’s market value at €20.00m, a figure that underlines how significant any potential deal would be for a second-tier club.
Pitarch, a right-footed central midfielder with dual Spain and Morocco nationality, is registered with Real Madrid and has been developing within the club’s system. His contractual situation has not been publicly disclosed, with no official expiry date listed, leading to conjecture that Madrid could yet opt for a loan, a sale, or allow him to edge towards free-agent territory in future if no new agreement is signed.
The latest rumours, recorded on 12 June 2026 with the probability of a move still marked as “?”, suggest Racing are monitoring whether Madrid will sanction an exit to secure regular senior minutes for one of their highly rated prospects. No fee or structure – permanent transfer, loan or pre-contract – has been confirmed.
Pitarch’s progress has largely come at youth and reserve level, and while detailed senior match statistics have not been made public, he continues to be tracked as one of the more valuable teenagers in Spanish football.
Should a move to Racing materialise, it would mark Pitarch’s first step away from Real Madrid and could prove a defining stage in his career, offering the platform to turn potential and a €20m valuation into sustained first-team impact.
