Iker Casillas' sons leave Real Madrid's academy

According to several Spanish and Portuguese media outlets, Martín and Lucas, the sons of Iker Casillas, are leaving Real Madrid's youth setup.

Iker Casillas, joueur de football

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The sons of Iker Casillas, Martín and Lucas, are leaving Real Madrid's academy, as reported notably by Estadio Deportivo. The two young goalkeepers, whose father is a club legend, will continue their development away from Valdebebas, according to the Spanish outlet.

According to ABC, their departure would be linked to specific reasons, without further details. Mundo Deportivo mentions anger from Iker Casillas, who reportedly decided to withdraw his sons from the academy. Portuguese outlet Record also confirms their departure.

The two young players, who carry the genes of the white legend, open a new chapter in their budding careers, states Estadio Deportivo.

Sources

  1. Mundo DeportivoIker Casillas se enfada y saca a sus hijos de la cantera del Real Madrid (new window)mundodeportivo.com
  2. ABCLos hijos de Iker Casillas dejan la cantera del Real Madrid: los motivos que han llevado a Martín y Lucas a irse de La Fábrica (new window)abc.es
  3. Estadio DeportivoLos motivos que han llevado a los hijos de Casillas, Lucas y Martín, a abandonar el Real Madrid (new window)estadiodeportivo.com
  4. RecordFilhos de Iker Casillas deixam Real Madrid (new window)record.pt