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The original was posted on /r/soccer by /u/Sparky-moon on 2026-04-22 16:54:05+00:00.
Original Title: Arbeloa’s decision to open the first-team doors to the youth academy is something that doesn’t quite sit right with Florentino Pérez. He fails to understand why developing players is being prioritized during critical moments rather than using players in whom a lot of money has been invested.
The commitment to the youth academy
Álvaro Arbeloa’s decision to open the doors of the youth academy to the first team is something that doesn’t quite sit right with the president. He doesn’t understand why the club has opted for players still in training during critical moments rather than for players in whom a lot of money has been invested.
The repeated absences from the starting lineup of Álvaro Carreras (€50 million), Dean Huijsen (€62.5 million), and, in particular, Franco Mastantuono (€45 million) are a source of irritation for him. These are very significant investments by the club that are called into question by their frequent presence on the bench.