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Morocco World
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Official: Lekhedim Ends Real Madrid Spell for Alavés
Youssef Lekhedim has bid farewell to Real Madrid ahead of his move to Deportivo 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
Morocco World
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Lekhedim Set to Leave Madrid for Alavés
Real Madrid's Youssef Lekhedim is on the verge of joining Deportivo Alavés in a bid to secure more regular first-team football. The 19-year-old Moroccan left-back has reportedly reached an agreement with Alavés after deciding to leave Madrid, according to Africafoot. Sources say Lekhdim hopes to follow in the footsteps of fellow Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, who left Real Madrid for Borussia Dortmund to gain experience and evolve both physically and technically. Last season, Lekhedim played a total of 49 matches in all competitions, netting twice and providing six assists. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the deal will see Lekhedim sign a four-year contract with Alavés. The move could also boost Lekhedim's chances of catching the eye of Morocco national team head coach Walid Regragui ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted in US, Canada, and Mexico. Tags: FootballLekhedimsports
