Speaking in an interview with COPE , Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Chema Andres has refused to rule out a future transfer to Real Madrid.

The 21-year-old starlet came through the youth ranks at Real Madrid before leaving the club in 2025.

Having joined VfB Stuttgart, the Spaniard enjoyed a brilliant debut campaign in Germany, leading to speculations of a possible return to the Santiago Bernabeu this past summer.

However, Real Madrid opted not to activate their buyback clause, with Brighton instead signing him for a fee of €23 million.

Chema has enjoyed a fine start to life in England, having already scored and assisted one goal apiece from three matches for Brighton.

Chema Andres has made a good start at Brighton. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

He has a long-term contract with the Premier League club until 2031. However, the 21-year-old prospect is leaving the door open to a future return to Real Madrid.

“Returning in the future, well, hopefully, but right now I’m not thinking about that,” he stated.