During the glorious years of Real Madrid's youth training system, Angel Garcia was one of the many young players with dreams. Recently, he was interviewed and shared his experiences from the youth camp to the professional game, as well as his deep feelings about his former teammates and his soccer career.
Youth Training Time: The Beginning of Growing Up Alongside Superstars
Recalling his youth years at Real Madrid, Garcia can't hide his excitement. "At the age of 10, I received an offer from Real Madrid and as a big fan, it was a dream come true." He revealed that the youth academy was incredibly competitive, with end-of-season judging a difficult hurdle every year, but he managed to stay in the team with his outstanding performances until he was offered a professional contract at the age of 16. "Hesse, Diego Llorente, Yanez ...... we grew up together and shared many unforgettable moments." He singled out Hesse, the teammate who had been seen as a future star and was deeply saddened by the fact that he failed to reach the expected heights due to a serious injury.
Career transitions: leaving and rebirth
Garcia, who excelled in Real Madrid's C team, was expected to be promoted to the B team, but Zidane's arrival changed his trajectory. "Coach Zidane is very focused on discipline and order, and I didn't have a lot of contact with him, but his decision made me realize that it might be best to seek development with another team." Eventually, he accepted Real Madrid's offer to move to another club and start a new chapter in his career.
Close Encounters with the First Team: The Power of Icons
Garcia was fortunate enough to train with Real Madrid's first team during Mourinho's reign, which allowed him to get a close-up look at the top players. "I was impressed by Isco's skills on the ball, while the friendliness of Pepe, Marcelo and Crowe made me feel the warmth of the team." He recalled that Cairo's professional attitude and ball skills earned the respect of everyone.
Overseas campaign: Poland
Soccer Tour with Cyprus
After leaving Real Madrid, Garcia's soccer journey did not stop. He has played in Poland
and Cyprus playing for them, experiencing the soccer culture and league styles of different countries. "Poland
The weather is cold, but there is a strong soccer atmosphere there and a large number of Real Madrid fans." At AEK Larnaca, he not only became the centerpiece of the team, but also served as captain, leading the team to European success.
Looking ahead: continuing challenges, moving forward
Garcia is looking forward to the future. "I have renewed my contract with AEK Larnaca for two years, and I hope that in those two years we can achieve better results and continue to push for the title and Europe." He firmly believes that by maintaining his love and dedication to soccer, he can move forward and create more brilliance in his career.
Angel Garcia's story epitomizes every young player who comes out of the youth training camp. He uses his own experience to tell us that no matter what challenges and difficulties he faces, as long as he perseveres and pursues his dreams, he will surely be able to blossom on the stage of soccer.
