Víctor Valdepeñas of Real Madrid is a target for Eintracht Frankfurt. While the prospect of a summer move is being investigated, Frankfurt sports director Markus Krösche has already spoken with the player’s representation, according to BILD. However, Eintracht is expressing interest in a number of possibilities, including Valdepeñas, who made his Real debut in December under previous head coach Xabi Alonso.
Despite being an unused replacement in their penalty triumph against Club Brugge, the young Spanish international, who plays for Real Madrid’s reserve squad, has made 26 appearances this season and helped his club win the UEFA Youth League.
Valdepeñas can also play in a central position, which is where Eintracht sees the young player. However, the Hessen team also faces competition from Milan and Arsenal, and Los Blancos will probably want a buy-back option, similar to earlier exits from the Spanish powerhouses.
Frankfurt has interest in Real Madrid academy gem
Victor Valdepenas is being pursued by several teams around Europe due to his talent and potential, according to Matteo Moretto on Radio MARCA. Although the article claims that AC Milan has considerably reduced their interest in the adolescent defender, they have been among his pursuers for a while.
The Rossoneri are reportedly against Real Madrid’s approach of selling only 50% of the player’s rights and keeping the other 50%. Real Madrid has employed this tactic with a number of departed young players in previous years. Two other teams, including Bundesliga team Eintracht Frankfurt, are still actively pursuing Valdepenas despite Milan’s interest waning.
The German team is seen to have the best chance of signing the 19-year-old Real Madrid youngster, according to Moretto. Valdepenas is reportedly protected by a €50 million release clause after making his first-team debut, and his Real Madrid deal expires in 2029. Borussia Dortmund and Premier League heavyweights Arsenal have already expressed interest in the defender.
