Serie A side Bologna eyeing summer move for 19-year-old Real Madrid defender

Real Madrid could soon face another battle to retain one of their brightest academy prospects, with Bologna emerging as the latest club interested in highly-rated defender Victor Valdepenas.

The Serie A outfit are closely monitoring the Real Madrid youngster in a bid to sign promising players capable of strengthening their long-term project.

The Victor Valdepenas transfer situation has attracted increasing attention in recent months, with several European clubs keeping tabs on the 19-year-old defender ahead of the summer window.

Bologna now appear determined to enter the race for one of La Fabrica’s most exciting defensive talents.

Bologna step up chase for Victor Valdepenas
The Italian journalist states that Bologna’s recruitment strategy has focused heavily on young players with significant development potential, and Victor Valdepenas fits that profile perfectly.

Discussing the Rossoblu’s interest, Di Marzio reported,

“The Rossoblu management, always keen to attract promising prospects, has set its sights on a young talent owned by Real Madrid: Victor Valdepenas, a defender who can also play as a full-back.”

The Spanish defender is considered one of the standout products of the Real Madrid academy and has continued to enhance his reputation through consistent performances at youth level.

Bologna, on that note, view the move as an opportunity to secure a player with considerable upside, even though Real Madrid have yet to indicate any willingness to negotiate over the youngster’s future.

The club has not established a transfer formula, valuation or conditions for a possible departure, suggesting that Los Blancos remain committed to retaining the defender.

Valdepenas attracting interest across Europe
It is to be noted that the Bologna interest is not an isolated case.

In fact, the Real Madrid academy defender has generated attention from several clubs across Europe in recent months, with Earlier reports indicating that Eintracht Frankfurt had intensified efforts, although those discussions never progressed into a concrete deal.

At the time, Real Madrid were believed to be unwilling to consider offers, preferring to continue overseeing the player’s development internally.

Valdepenas has been part of the Real Madrid setup since 2018 after arriving from Rayo Vallecano’s academy.

Since making the switch to La Fabrica, the defender has steadily climbed through the ranks and established himself as one of the most promising talents in the youth system.

His progress was rewarded in December when he made his senior debut for Real Madrid against Deportivo Alaves.

After recognising his potential, the club subsequently moved to renew his contract until 2029.

As part of that agreement, Real Madrid included a €50 million release clause, a clear indication of the confidence they have in the youngster’s future.