Real Madrid defender Javi Sanchez has joined Real Valladolid on a season-long loan deal.
The 23-year-old climbed up all the academy ranks until he reached the senior team, where he played in one LaLiga Santander game, another three in the Champions League and two more in the Copa del Rey, though he has largely featured for the Castilla side.
Sanchez has played 70 games for Castilla in the last four seasons, scoring eight goals.
The young defender will be officially presented by his new club on Tuesday at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
