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Real Madrid uncover new Japanese star to follow in footsteps of Takefusa Kubo as they invite 16-year-old Takuhiro Nakai to train with first team
Real Madrid have invited 16-year-old Takuhiro Nakai to train with their first team
They are hoping he will be next Japanese star following on from Takefusa Kubo
Playmaker Nakai, nicknamed 'Pipi', has already been at the club for seven years


Real Madrid believe they have found the next Takefusa Kubo after 'inviting 16-year-old playmaker Takuhiro Nakai to train with Zinedine Zidane's first-team'.

Nakai is said to be one of the most highly-rated talents at the club, and Marca report that he has been given a chance to impress with the senior team during the international break.

The playmaker, who has earned the nickname 'Pipi' in his seven years at the club, currently plays for the Juvenil B but there are suggestions he will join up with Raul's Castilla side in the near future.

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