Major changes in Valencia's goalkeeping department

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The goalkeeping position at Mestalla could undergo a significant change this summer. Valencia is considering the possibility of letting go of Stole Dimitrievski, the current starter and one of the players who has gained prominence in the final stretch of the season, due to the interest from Olympique de Marseille.

The French club is looking for an experienced goalkeeper, and the Macedonian fits that profile. If the deal progresses, Valencia will activate the option of Aarón Escandell, the goalkeeper from Real Oviedo, who has had an outstanding season despite the relegation of the Asturian team.

Dimitrievski, a potential departure gaining momentum

Stole Dimitrievski has experienced a season of changes at Valencia. He arrived at Mestalla to compete for a significant role and ended up gaining importance after Julen Agirrezabala's injury, becoming a reliable piece for Carlos Corberán during the latter part of the season.

His performance has been impressive. The Macedonian international has provided security, experience, and character in a critical phase, which has once again put his name in the transfer market. At 32 years old, he remains a goalkeeper in demand, and Olympique de Marseille has already shown interest in bringing him to France.

For Dimitrievski, the Marseille option would be appealing. The Velodrome club is a historically significant entity with demanding fans and a project that typically competes for European objectives. Furthermore, Ligue 1 could offer him a new competitive environment after many years in Spanish football.

Valencia, on the other hand, must assess the deal from a dual perspective. Sportingly, they would lose a goalkeeper who has performed well. Economically, they could free up a spot and create room to reshape a position where the club aims for long-term certainty.

The departure is not final, but French interest has raised alarms at Mestalla. The club already has a candidate identified to fill that potential void.

Escandell, the chosen one to return home

Aarón Escandell is the favored name in Valencia's sports management. The goalkeeper from Carcaixent has a history in Valencia's youth academy, and his return would hold evident emotional significance but also clear sporting logic.

His season at Real Oviedo has been outstanding. Despite the Asturian team's relegation, Escandell has been one of the standout players and one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the league. His performances have prevented harsher defeats and have greatly strengthened his position.

The relegation alters his situation. Oviedo knows that retaining a goalkeeper who has demonstrated top-tier quality will be challenging, especially with several clubs inquiring about him. Escandell wants to stay in the top-flight and the possibility of returning to Mestalla particularly appeals to him.

For Valencia, his signing aligns with age, performance, and familiarity with the club. At 30 years old, he is in peak maturity for a goalkeeper and would arrive with a strong desire to establish himself in the goal of a significant LaLiga team.

It wouldn't be a gamble on an uncertain future but a goalkeeper ready to compete from day one.

The price, the major obstacle

The main issue lies in negotiations with Real Oviedo. The Asturian club is reluctant to part with their best player and stands by a five-million-euro release clause, a figure that Valencia deems high within their current economic scope.

Valencia will try to lower that price. The strategy involves negotiating a lower amount, adding variables, or finding a payment method that facilitates the deal. However, Oviedo remains steadfast: Escandell is under contract, and his performance justifies a significant compensation.

Valencia plays on the player's desire. The emotional factor could be decisive because Escandell sees Mestalla as a very special destination and would be willing to prioritize that option if the clubs can come to an agreement.

It will also depend on Dimitrievski. If Marseille indeed progresses and the Macedonian's departure materializes, Valencia will accelerate for Escandell. If not, the deal will be influenced by the actual need to change the goalkeeping position.

Mestalla is gearing up for weeks of movement. Dimitrievski could head to France, and Escandell awaits an opportunity to return to the club where he first trained. Valencia aims to revamp its goalkeeping, but first, they must balance the numbers and convince Oviedo, which is not inclined to yield easily.

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