Official: Lekhedim Ends Real Madrid Spell for Alavés
The Spanish giants have officially announced the departure of the 19-year-old Moroccan left-back, who joins Alavés on a four-year deal. Real Madrid will retain 50% of the player's rights along with a buy-back option valid for the next two seasons.
'Real Madrid C.F. and Deportivo Alavés have reached an agreement for the transfer of our player @yuusiii3,' the club posted on Instagram.
Lekhedim, who joined Madrid's academy from Getafe in 2017, made 49 appearances last season across all competitions, scoring twice and providing six assists.
He was frequently called up by former head coach Carlo Ancelotti and travelled with the squad to the FIFA Club World Cup under Xabi Alonso, though he did not feature.
'Today, I have to write a few words I never thought I would have to write. After so many years, the time has come to close an unforgettable chapter in my life,' Lekhedim wrote in his farewell message on Instagram.
The move bolsters Alavés' defensive options as the club looks to build a youthful squad capable of competing in the intensity of La Liga. Tags: AlavesLekhedimReal Madrid
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