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Arsenal are among a host of teams who have \u201cpositioned\u201d themselves to sign Real Madrid defender Victor Valdepenas this summer, according to reports in the Spanish media.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to the Emirates in recent months, but after having his contract renewed in December, it was assumed that he would be staying at the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n

In addition to an improved salary, Valdepenas\u2019 new deal included a release clause<\/strong> which is worth in excess of \u20ac50m (\u00a344m). The figure was designed to put off other clubs.<\/p>\n

However, AS<\/em><\/a> claim that the teenager\u2019s future remains undecided, with the Gunners, AC Milan and teams in Germany all keeping tabs on his situation.<\/p>\n

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What do fans need to know about Valdepenas?<\/h2>\n

The defender was born in Madrid, and he spent some time bouncing around several different academies, including Raya Vallecano and Leganes, before settling at Real in 2022.<\/p>\n

Valdepenas made his way up the youth ranks and subsequently made his senior debut for Real Madrid C. He also had outings for Castilla (the B team) prior to making his first appearance for the senior side against Alaves back in mid-December.<\/p>\n

The teenager started at left-back and lasted 78 minutes before being substituted during the 2-1 win. That is his one and only appearance for the La Liga side until now.<\/p>\n

Why are Arsenal interested in the player?<\/h2>\n


Sporting director Andrea Berta has strong contacts in Spain, and he masterminded the arrival of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia last summer.<\/p>\n

Valdepenas is likely seen as another market opportunity, who can add even more depth to the backline. The Spaniard is equally adept at playing as either a centre-back or left-back, much like Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie.<\/p>\n

Read more about the Arsenal First Team Squad for 2025\/26 here<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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