Luka Romero, born in Mexico but with Argentine nationality, made history this Wednesday in the match that his team, Mallorca, lost against Real Madrid (2-0); since he became the youngest footballer to debut in the League with only 15 years and 219 days, a moment that he defined as “incredible” and that he “will never” forget.
“It has been an unforgettable moment. Thanks to the entire coaching staff and Mallorca for giving me this opportunity. I'll never forget this day. It was a shame to lose, but we continue to believe # HastaLaÚltimaGota ”, he wrote on his official Twitter account.
Romero entered the field of play in the 84th minute to replace Lago Junior and thus surpassed Francisco Bao Rodríguez “Sansón”, who debuted with Celta de Vigo at 15 years and 255 days. His coach, Vicente Moreno, praised him at the end of the match.
“Above all, more than telling him a lot on a tactical level, trying to reassure him. I put my hand on his heart and it was going 2,000 revolutions. We are talking about a boy who is 15 years old. He is a boy who if we have put him there to play is because we think he deserved it and that he has conditions. In training we are giving him stimuli and he is taking them and getting better every day. It was a matter of looking for a moment to debut and to see the future, you will see why he is a great player, ”he told Movistar +.
Meanwhile, in the Clarín stand out the youth of Romero, who made his debut before Pelé, Maradona and Messi.