💔 SAD NEWS: Real Madrid Wonderkid Dubbed ‘Next Xabi Alonso’ FORCED to Retire at Just 19—The Reason Will BREAK You.

 


Real Madrid youngster dubbed 'next Xabi Alonso' was forced to retire at 19 due to heartbreaking reasonReal Madrid youngster dubbed ‘next Xabi Alonso’ was forced to retire at 19 due to heartbreaking reasonThe young Spaniard was highly rated at Real Madrid.

A Real Madrid young star who was labelled as the next Xabi Alonso had his career brutally cut short at the age of just 19.

Over the years, a lot of big players have been involved in the Madrid youth system, including the likes of Iker Casillas, Federico Valverde, Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Morata.

However, not every player managed to make it all the way to the top.

For example, Marc Cucalon had his career abruptly halted at just 19 years of age.

Due to his style of play, Cucalon was labelled as the next Alonso.

Trent Alexander-Arnold forced to clear up answer in Real Madrid unveiling

Credit: Hayters TV

0 seconds of 36 secondsVolume 90%

However, in 2022, Cucalon’s career took an unfortunate turn.

The youngster was in action for Madrid’s U19 side in the UEFA Youth League against Scottish outfit Celtic.

Cucalon suffered a total tear of the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee during the match.

At the time, the Spaniard was expected to make a full recovery.

However, due to complications during surgery, a bacteria called Staphylococcus was found in Cucalon’s body, which caused an infection, subsequently damaging the cartilage of his knee.

Recalling the pain he felt at the time, Cucalon said to The Athletic in March: “It was horrifying. I began to feel an inexplicable pain — no matter how much I describe it to you, it is an understatement. I had a high fever, too. No pill relieved the pain. And I told my parents that we had to go to Madrid.”

Cucalon went on to reveal that he had further surgeries in a bid to get rid of the pain.

He said: “Then we had the last operation, in February 2024, which was a little bit bigger. They opened me from my thigh almost to my calf. The bacteria had gone and everything was less painful. In this operation, they even put screws in me to try to reach the maximum flexion to be able to walk or sit normally.

“I started working with the physios at Valdebebas, again morning and afternoon, seven days a week. I remember that we would stay there chatting until the early hours.”

However, Cucalon failed to make a full recovery and had to make the brutal decision to retire from football, which was announced in November 2024.

When asked when he decided retirement was the correct call, Cucalon said: “I had it in my head for a long time, because you see that you are not advancing, but from there to take the step (of announcing it)…

“I spoke with my representatives, (former Espanyol and Barcelona midfielder) Ivan de la Pena and Cristian Catena, who have been fundamental — along with my family, the greatest support I have ever had — and when you see that you can’t even play a ‘pachanga’ (kickabout)…”

He added: “For a boy whose dream was to be a footballer, to quit at the age of 19 is very, very complicated, but with everything you’ve been through, you even feel proud to be able to quit football. I couldn’t do any more.

“I decided on it after the (fifth) operation. I remember (Emilio) Butragueno (the former Madrid player and the club’s head of institutional relations) called me and gave me encouragement from him and Florentino (Perez, Madrid’s president). He said they were there for whatever I needed, that it had been a short career but they were very proud of me.”

Related Posts

In a shocking twist, Tribal Chief Roman Reigns makes an unexpected move by announcing Rikishi as the new Wise Man! Fans are left in awe as the legendary figure joins Reigns’ inner circle, adding a new layer to the Samoan dynasty. The future of the faction just got even more intriguing!

TRIBAL CHIEF ROMAN REIGNS DOES THE UNEXPECTED & ANNOUNCES RIKISHI AS NEW WISEMAN In a move that stunned the WWE Universe, “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns has made a highly unexpected…

Read more

💣🤯 “I WON’T STAY SILENT!” ❗ Cody Rhodes responds to Drew McIntyre after his shocking speech on SmackDown 😱🔥 A revealing video has surfaced, showing Rhodes’ fiery reply as the tension between them heats up! Watch the dramatic exchange unfold. 🎥💥

WWE fans are still influenced by the last episode of SmackDown. Drew Macinterre, with a clear anger and ready to wage war, delivered a brutal, brutal, uncompromising, against Cody Rhodes….

Read more

Solo Sikoa delivers a chilling warning to Seth Rollins and his vision backstage at WWE Raw! Tension is rising as the powerhouse sends a clear message, signaling that he’s ready to disrupt Rollins’ plans. The stage is set for an intense showdown.

Solo Sikoa Sends CHILLING WARNING To Seth Rollins & His Vision On Backstage WWE Raw! Solo Sikoa made waves backstage on the latest episode of WWE Raw, delivering a chilling…

Read more

TRAGIC NEWS: WWE LEGEND REY MYSTERIO HAS PASSED AWAY FOREVER. A FINAL TRIBUTE VIDEO HAS BEEN REVEALED, HONORING HIS LEGACY AND INFLUENCE IN THE WORLD OF WRESTLING. FANS ARE HEARTBROKEN AS THEY SAY GOODBYE TO A TRUE ICON.

TRAGIC! WWE WRESTLER REY MYSTERIO IS GONE FOREVER FINAL TRIBUTE VIDEO REVEALED The wrestling world is in mourning following the heartbreaking announcement that Rey Misterio Sr., one of the most…

Read more

Marc Márquez ha scatenato un acceso dibattito sui social dopo aver chiamato Valentino Rossi “DONNA”, in seguito alla notizia che il celebre pilota italiano ha accettato una proposta pubblicitaria da 201 milioni di dollari dal miliardario LGBT Tim Cook. Un commento che ha suscitato polemiche e reazioni contrastanti!

Marc Márquez ha scatenato un terremoto sui social media definendo la leggenda della MotoGP Valentino Rossi una “DONNA”. Il commento al vetriolo arriva dopo voci non confermate secondo cui Rossi…

Read more

“PORTERÒ LA GLORIA IN FRANCIA” Johann Zarco lancia una sfida audace a Marc Marquez prima del GP di Catalogna! Con queste parole cariche di determinazione, Zarco promette di lottare per il podio e portare la vittoria alla Francia. Un duello che infiammerà la pista!

“Porterei gloria in Francia” Johann Zarco ha lanciato una grande sfida a Marc Marquez prima del GP della Catalogna! Mentre si svolge la stagione di MotoGP del 2025, una dichiarazione…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *