Real Madrid Castilla forward Loren Zuniga has brought his time at the club to an end, with the young striker set to continue his career in Libya, reports Mundo Deportivo.
Zuniga has joined Al Madina, signing a three-year contract with the Tripoli-based club after completing a three-year spell in Real Madrid’s youth setup.
The move marks a major change for the forward, who arrived at La Fabrica in 2023 from Malaga and went on to progress through the club’s academy before earning his chance with Castilla last season.
During his time with Real Madrid Castilla, Zuniga scored six goals and gained valuable experience at senior level.
However, his next step will now take him away from Spanish football as he begins a new chapter in the Libyan league.
Loren Zuniga ends three-year Real Madrid journey
Zuniga joined Real Madrid with the aim of continuing his development within one of the most competitive youth systems in European football.
After arriving from Malaga in 2023, the forward spent the next few years working his way through La Fabrica.
His progress eventually led to a place in the Castilla squad, where he was able to show his qualities at a higher level.
Last season proved to be an important one for the striker, as his six goals for Castilla helped him gain further attention and also played a role in his growing profile beyond club football.
The Real Madrid academy graduate’s performances were rewarded with an international opportunity as well.
Zuniga earned a call-up to the Equatorial Guinea national team and was included in the squad for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Representing Equatorial Guinea at the tournament added another important milestone to his career and showed how his development at club level had helped open doors on the international stage.
Now, though, the forward’s Real Madrid journey has come to a close.
Real Madrid Castilla striker joins Al Madina
Zuniga’s next destination is Al Madina, with the Libyan side handing him a contract that will keep him at the club for the next three seasons.
Based in Tripoli, Al Madina have been active in the Spanish market, and Zuniga is not the only player with links to Spanish football to arrive recently.
Notably, the club have also brought in Abde Damar on loan from Zamora.
For Zuniga, he leaves with senior experience at Castilla, six goals from last season and an Africa Cup of Nations appearance on his record.