After signing Sadiq, this is Corberán's new request to Valencia

The Valencia coach considers that the club needs a new center-back to face the second part of the season

Héctor Andreu | 14 Jan 2026 | 15.35
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Justin de Haas has become an absolute priority for Valencia CF in this January transfer window. Carlos Corberán has been clear and direct: a central defender is urgently needed to support a team suffering from injuries.

The sporting management is already working against the clock. Ron Gourlay has activated several options, but the name that garners the most consensus is the Dutch defender from Famalicao, whose contract is about to expire.

Corberán's request comes after finalizing the acquisition of Umar Sadiq. The coach considers it essential to reinforce the center of the defense now to not jeopardize the decisive stretch of the season.

Carlos Corberán points to Justin de Haas as a priority

The Valencia CF coach has given the green light to Justin de Haas, convinced that he fits into his defensive strategy. A robust central defender, reliable in aerial play, and with experience in a competitive league like the Portuguese.

Famalicao is aware of their situation. The player's contract expires on June 30th, and the Portuguese club accepts that this is their last opportunity to earn money from his transfer. Reports from Portugal confirm that there have already been preliminary discussions between clubs. Valencia CF has not yet made a formal offer, but the talks are progressing optimistically.

The name of Justin de Haas reached Gourlay's desk through Hans Gillhaus, the new head scout and a great connoisseur of the Dutch market.

Justin Haas, Corberán's request to Valencia

Valencia CF, obliged to sign a central defender in January

The urgency at Valencia CF is not exaggerated. Diakhaby's serious injury, recently operated on, practically rules him out for the rest of the season. This absence adds to Thierry Rendall's, leaving the right-back position at its lowest. Additionally, José Copete and José Luis Gayà are on the edge of suspension, increasing the defensive risk.

Corberán currently only has César Tárrega and Copete as specific central defenders. The margin for error is minimal, and the calendar offers no respite.

Famalicao and alternative options in reserve

Famalicao acknowledges that renewing with Justin de Haas is nearly impossible. Therefore, they are awaiting a proposal from Valencia CF in the coming days. Meanwhile, Gourlay is exploring other avenues, such as Aurèle Amenda or Jeremiah St. Juste, although none garners as much internal consensus.

The club's focus is clear. Carlos Corberán wants a central defender now, and Justin de Haas is the most suitable name to reinforce Valencia CF in this transfer window.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tras el fichaje de Sadiq, esta es la nueva petición de Corberán al Valencia

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