Real Madrid starlet pens emotional farewell ahead of exit: ‘Hala Madrid, today and always’

Real Madrid's young talent, Jeremy de Leon, has penned an emotional farewell letter to the club on Instagram as he prepares to leave the team. The Puerto Rican native expressed his deep pain at leaving a club he has always dreamed of representing. "There are farewells that one is never ready to write," he wrote, adding that he would "never fail to thank" the club for the privilege.

De Leon acknowledged the hurt of closing the stage in the club he always dreamed of representing, but he also expressed immense pride in having worn the shirt and been part of the best team in the world. "That will accompany me all my life," he stated.

He emphasized the importance of his journey, noting that he needed to look back and think that a child from Puerto Rico had made it to the club. "I hope my story will help many children on my island see that it can," he said, encouraging them to dream big and never let anyone tell them how far they can go.

De Leon's time at RM Castilla was marked by a difficult spell, largely due to major injuries and a two-and-a-half-year stint that largely yielded unfulfilled potential. Despite being told he was not part of the club's plans, he remains a memorable figure in Real Madrid's folklore. He became known as the dressing room's lucky charm during the club's 2023/24 Champions League triumph at Wembley, a legacy that will endure beyond his departure.