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Real Madrid’s 19-year-old academy gem Víctor Valdepeñas is off to Fiorentina for €8 million, but don’t think he’s gone for good — Madrid still holds 50% of his sell-on rights and controls future bids. A versatile, six-foot-two defender capable of playing left-back, center-back, and even midfield, Valdepeñas was eyed by Arsenal, Milan, Leverkusen, and Dortmund. This move fits Real’s savvy strategy: developing young talent, cashing in, and retaining leverage. Think Nico Paz’s €60 million sale — this is the same playbook, just with more young legs on the move. Valdepeñas’ new chapter in Florence is just the latest chapter in Madrid’s financial chess game.

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