The son of Real Madrid legend Michel Salgado decides to represent an Arab team instead of Spain

Alan Salgado grew up residing in the United Arab Emirates for almost his entire life, where he received his football training within the corridors of the Emirati academies.

Accordingly, the UAE Football Association summoned him to represent the national team, and he already played his first minutes with the young “white” in the qualifying matches for the Asian Cup, which represents the main gateway to qualifying for the U-17 World Cup.

Alan followed in the footsteps of his older brother, Miguel Salgado, who previously represented the UAE U-20 national team, confirming the family’s connection to the Emirati football system.

Michel Salgado, the legendary right-back who defended the colors of Real Madrid and the Spanish national team for more than a decade, is one of the most prominent names that shone in European football during his career, which was divided between Spain and England.

After a busy career at Real Madrid as one of the best full-backs in the club’s history, Michel Salgado’s professional and personal life was linked to the Emirates, where he became a resident of Dubai, which paved the way for his children to grow up in the Emirati environment.

Source: “Marca”