Real Madrid secure highly-rated teenage defender with new contract until 2031

La Fabrica has proved to be one of Real Madrid’s biggest sources of talent in recent years.

While Los Blancos may not always have room for their graduates in the first team, they have brought in good money from player sales.

The club have continued their commitment to strengthening La Fabrica by tying down yet another exciting youth prospect.

According to Diario AS, Los Blancos have now secured 18-year-old centre-back Luis Paulo Quevedo’s future until 2031.

The club have rewarded the youngster, who has quietly established himself as one of the most highly regarded defenders at Valdebebas.

The Spanish defender joined Los Blancos from Valencia in 2024 and has made significant progress through the academy ranks.

Standing at 1.90 metres, Paulo possesses an imposing physical presence, but his composure in possession and ability to anticipate danger have particularly impressed the club’s youth coaches.

Interestingly, those close to the youngster have even compared his playing style to that of legendary Madrid defender Fernando Hierro.

His performances this season have certainly justified the club’s faith. Paulo has started eight of nine league matches for Alvaro Lopez’s Juvenil A, contributing one goal.

The team have been equally impressive, winning eight matches and drawing one while conceding just twice, establishing themselves as one of the strongest sides in Spanish youth football.

Interestingly, Paulo’s opportunities in the UEFA Youth League have been more limited due to competition from Mario Rivas, who has featured for Castilla.

Nevertheless, his development has convinced Real Madrid to secure his future rather than risk losing another academy product.

The club also recently renewed Alejandro Castano‘s contract until 2030, another promising defender who is part of the youth team’s core.

For Paulo, this contract renewal is just the first step on a long road to the first team. He still has a long way to go in his development.

The next step would be to improve his physicality and his ability to contribute consistently at higher levels.

Madrid’s long-term commitment is admirable, and it remains to be seen how Paulo develops in the coming years.