Abián Perdomo has served in the Real Madrid youth training camp for 13 years, and has been the director for the past four years. However, now he has joined the Moroccan Football Federation as a member of the expert committee. In an interview with AS, he expressed his views on Moroccan football, Real Madrid youth training camp and other topics.

On leaving Real Madrid for Morocco

I am very happy in Valdebebas and I love my job. But fate is always unpredictable, and the club offered me a role change that I was not very interested in. At the same time, I also received several offers, including one from Morocco. After careful consideration, I decided to accept the opportunity to continue developing in a different environment.

On whether Morocco can become a football powerhouse in the future

There is no doubt that Morocco has the potential to become a dominant force in world football in the next few years. In fact, they are already absolute semi-finalists and U20 champions, and they are doing very well.

About Ancelotti’s influence on myself

I was lucky enough to work beside Ancelotti for a long time, he is a master. One learns something new every day with him, even his silences have meaning. He and Raul made me develop a lot professionally, especially Raul who taught me a lot about the values ​​​​of the Real Madrid spirit through practical actions.

About the most talented player ever witnessed in the Real Madrid youth academy

Jese. I'm partial to a lot of players, but he's really special, the kind of player who can change a game. His performances at the top of his game at the Estadio Di Stéfano were dazzling and he was born to play football.

The player who has improved the most through hard work

is probably Nico Paas. He wasn't a star when he arrived but grew into better and better. At first he struggled to integrate due to his introverted personality, but he made significant progress under Raul's guidance. Without Raul's influence and advice, Paz might not be where he is today.

There is definitely no problem for Paz to return. Whether he can become the protagonist depends on whether he can gain trust and the opportunity to play continuously. In the first team, patience is non-existent, but he is very good and has the potential to find his place. To be honest, I'd love to see him in the first team because of his quality, but it would be a huge loss if he doesn't get a chance when he comes back.

About Alvaro Carreras

From the beginning, I felt that Carreras was something special. Although the adjustment process was difficult, I insisted on being patient with him. He understands the game very well and I believe he can become a professional player. I'm very happy to see how he's doing now. He represents the power of progress and confidence. Like Raul Asensio and Gonzalo Ramos, they are players with character, resilience and dedication.

About Jacob Ramon and Chema

They are two of my favorites. Ramon is an excellent central defender with good footwork that is suitable for a possession-oriented team, while Cheema has a high game understanding and strong physical fitness. I believe they will have a good future.

As for who is currently closest to the first team in the youth academy

In my opinion, it is Cesar Palacios. There's something special about this kid and I think he's ready to get some opportunities in Alonso's team. There are other promising players in the youth academy, such as Juan Martinez, Yanez, Leo Lemaitre, Enzo Alves, Hugo Fernandez, Bulgarin, Raul Andre, etc., but Palacios is the closest.

Regarding the comparison between Real Madrid Youth Training and Barcelona Youth Training

Real Madrid Youth Training is certainly not inferior to Barcelona Youth Training, I think it is slightly better. Barcelona has given young people more opportunities due to special circumstances, but in terms of quality, the two are at the same level, and even Real Madrid is slightly better.