Tribal Football

Rivas on brink of signing new Real Madrid contract

Carlos Volcano
Rivas on brink of signing new Real Madrid contract
Rivas on brink of signing new Real Madrid contractLaLiga
Mario Rivas is set to sign a new contract with Real Madrid.

The defender, who turned 18 in March, is in advanced talks to sign a new deal as part of "Operation Shield", a policy where Real management are securing their young players to new deals.

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Jesus Fortea recently signed a new contract with Real and now Rivas is due to follow.

Former Castilla coach Raul has said of Rivas: "There's little talk about Mario. I think it's time to appreciate how well he's doing. He's a very dedicated, hard-working lad who has wanted to learn from the start and, without making much noise, is growing every day.

"He's a second-year youth player, imagine everything he still has to learn . Asencio, who has become indispensable in the first team, and Jacobo Ramón, who is part of the dynamic first team, will be hard-pressed to see them with Castilla, and Mario has made a name for himself.

"He looks more sober, disciplined, and forceful every time, and he works humbly. He's growing every day and has a very promising and great future."