Arsenal are continuing their pursuit of the summer transfer of Real Madrid’s Victor Valdepeñas.
The defender came through Real Madrid’s youth system and has already attracted the attention of Arsenal. He was dubbed ‘The Choice One’ and the face of Madrid La Fábrica Youth System.
Valdepeñas made his first team debut in Real Madrid’s 2–1 win over Deportivo Alavés in December.
Xabi Alonso was then in charge and used him as a left-back rather than his preferred role as a central defender. This remains his only appearance for the first team.
However, he has appeared regularly for Real Madrid Castilla [reserve team] In third class. Valdepeñas played as a centre-back and on the left side of defense for Real Madrid Castilla this season.
His per game statistics for the reserve team this season are as follows:
- Appearances: 23
- Start: 18
- Total minutes: 1,822
- Minutes per game: 79
- Duels won per game: 6.2
- Balls recovered per game: 8.7
- Clearance per game: 1.2
Arsenal is not giving up on the young player
During December, witness the game broadcast news That the gunner is keeping a close eye on Victor Valdepeñas.
Two months ago, we Covered claims from Spain Mikel Arteta’s team is leading the race to sign this versatile player.
As Tune in now and cover the latest in a report focusing on the future of Real Madrid’s youth. Contenders are rising while scouts from many teams continue to monitor young talent in the final stages of the season.
This includes the Spain U19 international, who is of interest to Arsenal and AC Milan. He played 78 minutes ‘with conviction’ against Alaves and his interested parties have the same conviction.
As well as Arsenal and Milan, the unnamed Bundesliga side are still ‘in the running’ for transfers. AS reports that the player has a €50m release clause. The Premier League team will have to battle it out with other clubs to secure his services.
Real Madrid, for their part, will not make a final decision until May, meaning Arsenal and others will have to wait a few more weeks.
Contract, price and agent information
Victor Valdepeñas’ contract is until 2030, and transfer market Estimate his value at €5m. There is no clear indication of how much Arsenal will have to pay for the transfer.
Foot Feel ISM, owned by agent Alejandro Caamaño, represents an Arsenal goal. His client list includes Inter Milan star Lautaro Martínez, Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi and Lazio’s Mario Gila.
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