In Orlando, David Sánchez has a particularly visible family backing him: twenty relatives have travelled to cheer him on from the stands. The young player from Alicante, who joined Getafe after his time at Real Madrid, is drawing attention at his first tournament away from his former club.
At 12, David Sánchez had begun to stand out at a very young age, kicking a ball around in Elche. He was regarded as one of the major prospects in Real Madrid’s academy, which recruited him when he was nine. But things changed this summer: the Madrid club showed him the door, and he ultimately joined Getafe.
At this tournament, he could come up against his former teammates. They narrowly lost to Real Madrid in their opening match. His family has prepared shirts to make its presence felt in the “bubble”, and his relatives should be able to cheer him on at close quarters. The young player’s social media accounts, managed by his parents, are also growing rapidly.
Transfer rumours point to interest from several major clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid’s historic rival. For now, David Sánchez will play for Getafe this season and continue to develop. In Orlando, enjoying the tournament is also part of the aim: with him on the pitch, there is no shortage of entertainment.
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