Bologna's pursuit of Real Madrid's Victor Valdepenas

Bologna have entered the race to sign 19‑year‑old Real Madrid left‑back Victor Valdepenas. The Spanish youngster, who debuted under Xabi Alonso in December, still has three years left on his contract and is praised for his pace.

Valdepenas can operate at left‑back or centre‑back and is blessed with plenty of pace, qualities that suit Bologna’s defensive needs. His profile has already attracted interest from clubs such as Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund, highlighting his rising reputation. The interest was reported by Gianluca di Marzio and carried by MD.

Real Madrid have struggled to integrate academy products into the senior squad, yet they profit from selling them cheaply while retaining sell‑on clauses. Success stories of Nico Paz, Rafa Marín, Chema Andrés and Jacobo Ramón have shown the effectiveness of this model. Unless Jose Mourinho makes it clear he will use Valdepenas, the player may also seek more chances elsewhere.

Como, who previously signed Paz and Ramón, have also taken a keen interest in Valdepenas. The Valdebebas production line continues to draw regular visits from scouts seeking affordable talent.

If Bologna secure the signing, Real Madrid could cash in and secure a future sell‑on fee, while Valdepenas would gain a step up to Serie A. The youngster would also keep his options open, with several big clubs reportedly monitoring his progress.