Ex-Real Madrid Keeper Reveals Town Trial - Ipswich Town News
Former Real Madrid youth keeper Aleix Manzano has revealed that he has spent this week on trial with the Blues but was unsuccessful in his attempt to win a contract at Portman Road.
The 21-year-old Spaniard spent six seasons with the La Liga giants and was called into Catalan representative squads at U12 and U14 levels.
He tweeted: "Thank you for this opportunity. I've done my best, but it's time to keep working hard! Good luck.”
Manzano added that boss Paul Jewell felt he wasn't tall enough: "The manager decided not to contract me because of my height, 1.85m (about 6ft 1in). [Too small a] goalkeeper for him.”
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