Son of deceased Arsenal icon set for Real Madrid first team action

Son of deceased Arsenal icon set for Real Madrid first team action

Ayoola Kelechi 21:02 - 31.10.2024

Real Madrid are reportedly impressed with the former Arsenal star's son

Jose Antonio Reyes Lopez, son of former Arsenal and Real Madrid star Jose Antonio Reyes, is making waves in Real Madrid’s first-team training at just 17.

The young forward, already shining in the club’s youth academy, has earned a rare opportunity to train alongside renowned stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Kylian Mbappe.

Jose Antonio Reyes Snr’s career

His father, José Antonio Reyes Calderon, was a Spanish international who made headlines with a £17 million move from Sevilla to Arsenal in 2004.

Jose Antonio Reyes playing for Arsenal | Imago
Jose Antonio Reyes playing for Arsenal | Imago Jose Antonio Reyes playing for Arsenal | Imago

During his impressive career, Reyes Senior also played for Atlético Madrid, Benfica, and even Los Blancos, making 38 appearances for Real Madrid, helping them to LaLiga glory in 2007, netting a title winning brace in the final match of the season.

Jose Antonio Reyes celebrating his UEFA Europa League title with Sevilla | Imago
Jose Antonio Reyes celebrating his UEFA Europa League title with Sevilla | Imago

The former Arsenal star enjoyed a brilliant career, winning several titles across Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Sevilla, including the Premier League, LaLiga, and five Europa League titles as well as the UEFA Super Cup before his tragic demise in

Following in his father’s footsteps

After his father’s tragic death in 2019, Reyes Lopez has dedicated himself to continuing the family legacy. Reyes junior seems to be following a similar path, with Real Madrid expressing their faith in him by renewing his contract just last week.

Jose Antonio Reyes Junior | Imago
Jose Antonio Reyes Junior | Imago Jose Antonio Reyes Junior | Imago

He shared his gratitude for a new deal on social media, saying, “I am very proud to be part of this great family and very happy to continue fulfilling my dreams!”

Reyes Lopez joined Real Madrid’s La Fabrica academy from Leganés in 2019 and has quickly progressed through each tier of the youth system.

Jose Antonio Reyes Juior playing for Spain U17 | Imago
Jose Antonio Reyes Juior playing for Spain U17 | Imago Jose Antonio Reyes Juior playing for Spain U17 | Imago

His standout performances for Juvenil B, Real’s second youth team, have earned him his spot in first-team training—a rare feat for someone his age.

With his strong performances, Reyes López appears to be well on his way to establishing himself as a player to watch, embodying both his father’s legacy and the Madrid spirit.