Iker Casillas's sons leave Real Madrid academy for Leganés

Iker Casillas's sons Martín (12) and Lucas (10), both goalkeepers, are leaving Real Madrid's academy to join Leganés.

Martín and Lucas Casillas, the sons of Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas, have departed the club's youth academy after two years to continue their development at Leganés. Both young goalkeepers made an impression at youth tournaments in recent months — Martín featured at the U12 World Cup in Brunete, while Lucas drew attention with saves in a penalty shootout against Barcelona. However, their progression at Real Madrid encountered setbacks: Martín lost ground in competition within his age group, and Lucas was omitted from the squad for the international Futures tournament in Orlando.

The move comes as a joint decision by the brothers and their family, who believe Leganés offers a better-suited development path. Iker Casillas previously spoke about the unique pressure his sons face, noting that while their genes may help them, they also face constant comparison to their father. Martín has been vocal about forging his own path, stating in a podcast that he wants to build his own career rather than be compared to his father.