Valdepenas: ‘I am super happy to be at Fiorentina’ after Real Madrid move

Valdepenas: ‘I am super happy to be at Fiorentina’ after Real Madrid move Fiorentina have officially purchased defender Victor Valdepenas from Real Madrid, though the Spaniards reportedly retain 50 per cent of the future sale fee. ‘I am super happy to be here.’ The agreement had been reached several weeks ago , but Jose Mourinho asked Real Madrid to keep him in the squad for some of pre-season until the other internationals returned from their vacations. The centre-back turns 20 in October and was part of the Spain squad that won the European Under-19 Championship this summer. According to multiple reports , Fiorentina paid €8m to buy Valdepenas from Real Madrid, but the Merengues retain 50 per cent of the future sale fee. Valdepenas excited by Fiorentina opportunity Victor Valdepenas speaks to Fiorentina (acffiorentina.com) “I am very happy to be here, it’s an incredible place, the training ground is remarkable, and it’s a beautiful city,” Valdepenas told the official club website. “I am super happy to be here. From 1 to 10, how excited am I? I’d say 20! I haven’t had time to visit the city properly yet, but I’ve been told wonderful things about it, and I can’t wait to see it.” VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN – DECEMBER 14: Victor Valdepenas of Real Madrid duels for the ball with Lucas Boye of Deportivo Alaves during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza on December 14, 2025 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) What convinced the teenager to come to Fiorentina after Real Madrid? “The experiences of the players I spoke to who were here. It is a club with a great history, which I am aware of, even if I am young. The advice and experience of the players I talked to really convinced me to come here. “I talked to Borja Valero, who is certainly the one I knew most from the past here.” Valdepenas confirmed he can play as a left-back or a central defender when required, but he prefers to be on the left. “I am an aggressive defender, good technically and tactically, as well as my pace. I’m really excited and emotional to be here, I can’t wait to see all the fans in the stadium.”