​Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch could be headed to Málaga on loan, per BeSoccer. After breaking into the first team last season, the club is exploring development-focused moves that would provide him with consistent, meaningful minutes. A loan to Málaga would benefit all parties: Málaga have just earned a return to La Liga after defeating Almería in the Playoffs, giving Pitarch a chance to feature regularly in a Primera División side. However, any agreement is not expected to be finalized until José Mourinho decides Pitarch’s future. With Dani Ceballos departure and a potential Camavinga exit on the horizon, Mourinho might see Pitarch as valuable, prompting Madrid to bide their time for a few weeks before pursuing a loan deal for the Spanish midfielder.