Jesss Fortea is expected to sign a new contract with [Real Madrid](https://www.managingmadrid.com) that will keep him at the club until 2031, according to _Cadena COPE_. Other outlets, such as _AS_, report the extension may run through 2029, but all indications suggest the renewal is imminent and merely awaits official confirmation.
It marks a surprising turn in Fortea’s trajectory. After being overlooked by Carlo Ancelotti—even during Dani Carvajal’s absence through injury and amid a string of underwhelming performances from Lucas Vazquez—the 17-year-old right-back was widely expected to depart. But conversations with both Álvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso have proven pivotal, convincing Fortea that his future remains tied to the Spanish capital.
In a market lacking elite full-back options, Fortea is regarded as one of the most promising profiles in Europe. Losing him without granting a single first-team opportunity would have been a misstep both sportingly and symbolically.
There appears to be a growing alignment between Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa in spotlighting La Fabrica’s top prospects, and Fortea is among those now being fast-tracked. He’s expected to travel with the first team for this summer’s Club World Cup—a platform that could offer him the opportunity he’s been waiting for.