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Víctor Valdepeñas Transfer from Real Madrid U19 to Arsenal
Victor Valdepenas is on Berta's summer shortlist and Arsenal have been scouting him since at least last May. The 19-year-old centre-back has not played for Los Blancos' first team since he was given his debut as an emergency left-back by Xabi Alonso in December.
Victor Valdepenas is on Berta's summer shortlist and Arsenal have been scouting him since at least last May. The 19-year-old centre-back has not played for Los Blancos' first team since he was given his debut as an emergency left-back by Xabi Alonso in December.
Arsenal have reportedly received encouragement in their pursuit of Real Madrid's Victor Valdepenas. Reports indicate there is a £44m release clause in his new contract, which runs until 2029. According to Football365, the departure of Xabi Alonso from Madrid has negatively affected the defender's prospects. It is suggested that Valdepenas feels let down by new manager Alvaro Arbeloa amid keen interest from Arsenal. The player has reportedly been presented with opportunities to move clubs before the January window closes, and it is claimed that Arsenal are at the top of the list of clubs interested in him.
Arsenal have reportedly received encouragement in their pursuit of Real Madrid's Victor Valdepenas. Reports indicate there is a £44m release clause in his new contract, which runs until 2029. According to Football365, the departure of Xabi Alonso from Madrid has negatively affected the defender's prospects. It is suggested that Valdepenas feels let down by new manager Alvaro Arbeloa amid keen interest from Arsenal. The player has reportedly been presented with opportunities to move clubs before the January window closes, and it is claimed that Arsenal are at the top of the list of clubs interested in him.
Arsenal are reportedly discussing a potential future transfer for Real Madrid’s young centre-back Victor Valdepenas. According to BBC Sport, Arsenal have held internal discussions to plan for a transfer for Valdepenas, who has a £43m release clause in his Real Madrid contract.
Arsenal are reportedly discussing a potential future transfer for Real Madrid’s young centre-back Victor Valdepenas. According to BBC Sport, Arsenal have held internal discussions to plan for a transfer for Valdepenas, who has a £43m release clause in his Real Madrid contract.
It is stated that it would seem unlikely that Arsenal could complete a deal for Víctor Valdepeñas this winter. Real Madrid are not opposed to allowing their youth players to leave the club, but usually on the condition that they can be bought back in the future. It is stated that it would be surprising if Real Madrid allowed Víctor Valdepeñas to leave for a club like Arsenal, which surely would not accept such a buy-back clause.
It is stated that it would seem unlikely that Arsenal could complete a deal for Víctor Valdepeñas this winter. Real Madrid are not opposed to allowing their youth players to leave the club, but usually on the condition that they can be bought back in the future. It is stated that it would be surprising if Real Madrid allowed Víctor Valdepeñas to leave for a club like Arsenal, which surely would not accept such a buy-back clause.
According to various reports, Arsenal continue to keenly monitor the development of Real Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas. In late 2025, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal's interest. Both Romano and Florian Plettenberg report that Arsenal continue to follow the defender's development closely. Following his senior debut against Alaves, Los Blancos gave the teenager a pay rise and a new €50 million release clause. The 19-year-old could therefore start considering his options if the situation does not change in the next few months.
According to various reports, Arsenal continue to keenly monitor the development of Real Madrid youngster Victor Valdepenas. In late 2025, Fabrizio Romano confirmed Arsenal's interest. Both Romano and Florian Plettenberg report that Arsenal continue to follow the defender's development closely. Following his senior debut against Alaves, Los Blancos gave the teenager a pay rise and a new €50 million release clause. The 19-year-old could therefore start considering his options if the situation does not change in the next few months.
Fabrizio Romano stated on X that Arsenal keep monitoring Valdepenas, having first identified him as a target in October. According to Romano, the teenager is on Arsenal’s shortlist as a potential investment for the future, a move is most likely to be made this summer, and the player’s future is controlled by Madrid as his contract runs until June 2029. The Athletic stated that Arsenal will attempt to persuade him to leave Madrid in the summer, while The Sun reported that Arsenal are monitoring the Spain U19 international and want to complete his signing. It was reported on December 20 that the Gunners' sporting director Andrea Berta is working hard to sign him ahead of Dortmund and Leverkusen.
Fabrizio Romano stated on X that Arsenal keep monitoring Valdepenas, having first identified him as a target in October. According to Romano, the teenager is on Arsenal’s shortlist as a potential investment for the future, a move is most likely to be made this summer, and the player’s future is controlled by Madrid as his contract runs until June 2029. The Athletic stated that Arsenal will attempt to persuade him to leave Madrid in the summer, while The Sun reported that Arsenal are monitoring the Spain U19 international and want to complete his signing. It was reported on December 20 that the Gunners' sporting director Andrea Berta is working hard to sign him ahead of Dortmund and Leverkusen.
Arsenal are monitoring 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Víctor Valdepeñas, who is considered a target because of his ability to play at either left-back or at centre-back. It is understood that Arsenal have scouted the teenager as they look to add a young and versatile defender to their squad, although they may wait until the summer to do so. A deal could be difficult as Real Madrid considers Valdepeñas an exciting young talent, and he is also attracting interest from other top European clubs.
Arsenal are monitoring 19-year-old Real Madrid defender Víctor Valdepeñas, who is considered a target because of his ability to play at either left-back or at centre-back. It is understood that Arsenal have scouted the teenager as they look to add a young and versatile defender to their squad, although they may wait until the summer to do so. A deal could be difficult as Real Madrid considers Valdepeñas an exciting young talent, and he is also attracting interest from other top European clubs.
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