Julio Pleguezuelo — Public People

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Club career

Early career

Pleguezuelo was born in Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands. In 2004, he joined Espanyol's youth setup, after starting out at Atlético Baleares. In 2010, Pleguezuelo moved to Atlético Madrid. The following year, however, he signed for Barcelona, being linked to Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur during his spell at the latter.

Arsenal

In July 2013, shortly after turning 16, Pleguezuelo moved abroad and signed for the Arsenal. On 11 April of the following year, after becoming a key unit at the club's under-18 squad, he signed his first professional contract. Pleguezuelo established himself as the captain of the under-21 side during the 2015–16 campaign. He went on to lead Arsenal to victory in the 2016 U21 Premier League 2 play-off final, which was won by three goals to one against Aston Villa. Pleguezuelo made his senior Arsenal debut against Blackpool in the EFL Cup on 31 October 2018.

Mallorca (loan)

On 5 August 2016, Pleguezuelo was loaned to Segunda División side Mallorca, for one year. He made his professional debut on 7 September, starting in a 1–0 Copa del Rey home win against Reus. On 9 October 2016, Pleguezuelo made his debut in the second tier, playing the last nine minutes in a 3–0 home win against Huesca. After 15 matches and a subsequent relegation, he returned to his parent club.