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Valencia has reached an agreement with Aston Villa for the loan of Argentine midfielder Enzo Barrenechea, who will join the Mestalla team in the coming hours. Barrenechea, who arrived at the English club this summer from Juventus for a sum close to 8 million euros, has not been able to settle in Birmingham and is now looking to revitalize his career in LaLiga.
As reported by the newspaper Marca, the operation, which has accelerated in recent days, will be finalized once André Almeida's departure is confirmed, who could return to Portugal to join Benfica. The good relationship between both clubs, facilitated by the efforts of Rubén Baraja, has been key for Valencia to outpace other teams interested in the midfielder.
The replacement for Almeida, who is close to leaving
"Pipo" Baraja sees Barrenechea as a strategic reinforcement to strengthen the team's midfield, especially considering Almeida's potential departure. The player, developed in Newell's Old Boys academy, made his European debut through Swiss side Sion before joining Juventus, where he continued his development with loan spells to teams like Frosinone.
Despite having only a few months in the Premier League, Barrenechea's talent has caught the eye of several clubs, but ultimately it will be Valencia welcoming him for the upcoming season. This signing represents a significant commitment from the Spanish club in its quest to return to the top positions in the league.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, CERRADO: El Valencia firma a un jugón de la Premier League
