The son of a Real Madrid legend has just enrolled onto the Messi & Busquets apprenticeship

The task of carrying an iconic surname often proves too much for plenty of stars, but that pressure ramps up tenfold when you’re continuing the legacy of a Real Madrid legend.

Fernando Redondo might not be remembered as one of football’s sexiest players on the pitch, but he was undoubtedly one of the best from his era.

A defensive midfielder which most clubs would hurl themselves towards bankruptcy for these days, Redondo won two Champions League titles with Real and two La Liga titles, before adding another Champions League to his already stacked trophy cabinet with Milan.

Simply put, the Argentine was different gravy. Completely. If Redondo was gravy and the Argentines appreciated it as much as us Brits do, he’d be on every meal they ever eat and there would be a prayer in his honour before every single one.

He was just that good. Not always the sexiest, but always that important.

It’s exactly that legacy which is what makes it incredibly hard for 21-year-old Federico Redondo to follow up his father in any way, but he’s made a promising start to his career so far and the signs are positive.

Born in Madrid, but representing Argentina through his family, young Federico signed with Argentinos Juniors aged 10 and has honed his craft at the base of midfield – like his father – virtually ever since, signing professional terms in 2021 and representing La Albiceleste at youth level.

A call-up to the pre-Olympics Argentina squad for 2024 has been the latest triumph to date in the 21-year-old’s blossoming career, but things might just be about to get a whole lot better.

Redondo is set to join MLS outfit Inter Miami, which doesn’t sound like much on the surface, but for a young baller looking to add minutes to their CV and hone their