André Almeida's strike against Valencia

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André Almeida, a 26-year-old midfielder, features in the latest news from Valencia CF after his loan spell at Racing de Santander until June 30, 2027. He has explained the reasons that led him to leave Mestalla. The Portuguese player claims that there were commitments from the club during his time at Valencia that were not fulfilled, and he admits that he needed a change of scenery.

Almeida still belongs to Valencia, which is why he avoids delving into certain episodes. His departure occurred on September 1, after four seasons and 119 official matches wearing the Valencia shirt.

🎙️ I ask André Almeida why he chose Racing.

The new Racing player admits he was not happy at Valencia and explains what convinced him to bet on the Racing project. pic.twitter.com/ynMcOeKHX6

— Alfonso Arce (@AlfonsooArce) September 7, 2026

André Almeida points out unfulfilled promises at Valencia CF

The midfielder explained in an interview with ZeroZero that his first season was when he felt best in LaLiga. Under Gennaro Gattuso's management, he played in a position and within a style that, according to the player himself, suited his characteristics better.

The situation changed thereafter. Almeida claims that in the following years, different circumstances arose that strained his relationship with the club. Although he doesn't specify due to his ongoing contract with Valencia CF, he does affirm that he received promises that were not fulfilled.

He also discussed one of the episodes that marked his future. The midfielder ended up renewing his contract even though he wanted to explore an exit because, as per his account, Valencia did not allow him to leave the team at that time.

During that period, there were alternatives. Almeida confirms that Celta de Vigo and Swansea City were interested in signing him, but none of those deals materialized. This summer, the opportunity with Racing came up, and the player ultimately chose to go out on loan.

FC Barcelona also inquired about André Almeida

One of the revelations Almeida made directly affected his prominent spell at Mestalla. Jorge Mendes informed him that FC Barcelona was interested in signing him when he was still a key player for Valencia.

The proposal was for a loan with a purchase option. The player himself downplays the extent of that possibility, explaining that Barcelona had several absences at that time, but confirming that discussions did take place regarding his potential acquisition.

Valencia decided to block his departure due to their sporting situation. The team was fighting to stay in LaLiga and believed that Almeida needed to remain in the squad for the crucial phase of the season.

His final record at Mestalla stood at 119 matches, four goals, and 13 assists since his arrival from Vitória de Guimarães in 2022. Of those games, 108 were in La Liga.

Racing de Santander embarks on a new phase

André Almeida has also highlighted the lack of sporting continuity as one of the issues he faced during his four seasons at Valencia. The Portuguese player believes that the constant changes in coaches and playing styles complicated the establishment of a stable long-term strategy.

He is now aiming to regain continuity at Racing de Santander. He has already participated in three LaLiga matchdays, amassing 122 minutes

Despite his criticisms, Almeida adopts a different tone when speaking about the Valencia fans, crediting them for their significant role during the team's toughest moments. His contract situation is not definitively settled: the loan ends on June 30, 2027, and André Almeida will need to return to Valencia CF unless both clubs agree on a different solution before that date.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El palo de André Almeida al Valencia