Arsenal refused the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in 2016, when Arsene Wenger was still at the club.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal had the opportunity to sign Federico Valverde in 2016. But Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to land the 25-year-old from CA Penarol. And Real Madrid eventually secured the services of the utility man seven years ago.
Federico Valverde spent most of his formative years in his homeland, passing through five clubs before rising in prominence at CA Penarol. He then moved to Europe in July 2016, with Real Madrid snapping him up. And the Uruguayan international has not looked back since then, becoming a pivotal figure for his club and country.
The 25-year-old gradually rose in stature at the Santiago Bernabeu before becoming an influential performer under Carlo Ancelotti. And the Italian tactician has turned Valverde into a utility man, as he can now reprise roles as a midfielder and an attacker.
The versatile midfielder has turned out over 200 times thus far for Real Madrid, chipping in with 18 goals and 15 assists. And Valverde has featured in all four La Liga games thus far this season for Los Blancos. But he could have been an Arsenal player after undergoing a trial at the North London club in 2016.
The 25-year-old utility man had a trial with Arsenal before joining Real Madrid. But the report by Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to secure Valverde’s services. Meanwhile, the player has spoken fondly of Alexis Sanchez, who helped him during his short time at Arsenal.
The Real Madrid midfielder said, “I have always been grateful to him. When I went to train at Arsenal, Alexis was there and he was one of the few who came to help me. Being a child, a nobody, I was very well received by him.”
Also Read: Real Madrid Summer Transfer Window Verdict 2023
Meanwhile, Valverde’s progress at Real Madrid has alerted several high-profile English clubs, including Chelsea and Liverpool. And Arsenal might be ruing the missed opportunity to sign the Real Madrid utility man seven years ago, considering the level he has reached.
Arsenal refused the chance to sign Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde in 2016, when Arsene Wenger was still at the club.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal had the opportunity to sign Federico Valverde in 2016. But Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to land the 25-year-old from CA Penarol. And Real Madrid eventually secured the services of the utility man seven years ago.
Federico Valverde spent most of his formative years in his homeland, passing through five clubs before rising in prominence at CA Penarol. He then moved to Europe in July 2016, with Real Madrid snapping him up. And the Uruguayan international has not looked back since then, becoming a pivotal figure for his club and country.
The 25-year-old gradually rose in stature at the Santiago Bernabeu before becoming an influential performer under Carlo Ancelotti. And the Italian tactician has turned Valverde into a utility man, as he can now reprise roles as a midfielder and an attacker.
The versatile midfielder has turned out over 200 times thus far for Real Madrid, chipping in with 18 goals and 15 assists. And Valverde has featured in all four La Liga games thus far this season for Los Blancos. But he could have been an Arsenal player after undergoing a trial at the North London club in 2016.
The 25-year-old utility man had a trial with Arsenal before joining Real Madrid. But the report by Mundo Deportivo has revealed that Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to secure Valverde’s services. Meanwhile, the player has spoken fondly of Alexis Sanchez, who helped him during his short time at Arsenal.
The Real Madrid midfielder said, “I have always been grateful to him. When I went to train at Arsenal, Alexis was there and he was one of the few who came to help me. Being a child, a nobody, I was very well received by him.”
Also Read: Real Madrid Summer Transfer Window Verdict 2023
Meanwhile, Valverde’s progress at Real Madrid has alerted several high-profile English clubs, including Chelsea and Liverpool. And Arsenal might be ruing the missed opportunity to sign the Real Madrid utility man seven years ago, considering the level he has reached.