He had the world at his feet when he signed for Real Madrid at 13, mixing with Zidane and Ronaldo. Now Jack Harper plays in Italy's Serie D... but he's not giving up on his Scotland dream

Scottish prospect Jack Harper, who joined Real Madrid's academy at 13, now plays in Italy's fourth tier but remains committed to representing Scotland.

Jack Harper was signed by Real Madrid at age 13 and trained alongside elite players including Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo during his time at the club's academy. Despite the promising start to his career, Harper's path has taken him to Italy's Serie D, the fourth tier of Italian football. The article notes the broader trend of Scottish players moving to Serie A, though Harper currently plays at a lower level. Despite his current circumstances, Harper has not abandoned his ambition to play for Scotland.