RCD Mallorca complicates Valencia's signing of Copete

The Valencian team has identified the Andalusian defender as one of their objectives for defense, but the Balearic side is asking for double what they offer.

Héctor Andreu | 18 Jul 2025 | 14.32
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Mallorca asks for double the amount for Copete. / Diario de Sevilla
Mallorca asks for double the amount for Copete. / Diario de Sevilla

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José Manuel Arias, better known as 'Copete', could be changing teams very soon. The Andalusian center-back is determined to head to Valencia and has formally asked Mallorca to accept the two million euro offer that Valencia has put on the table. However, the Mallorca sporting management does not seem ready to facilitate his departure so easily.

As reported by MARCA, the Balearic club, led by Pablo Ortells, maintains its demand to receive at least four million euros for the defender's departure, a figure they consider appropriate given his experience in La Liga and his current contract extension until 2026. Furthermore, Mallorca is certain that Valencia will have liquidity after the recent sales of Yarek Gasiorowski and the imminent sale of Cristhian Mosquera, transactions that could bring in around 30 million euros to Valencia's coffers.

The footballer is keen to sign for Valencia

Copete, in turn, believes it's time to take a step forward in his career. The renewals of Valjent and Raíllo have pushed him into a more secondary role, and the center-back desires to have a more prominent role in a historic club like Valencia, as well as significantly improve his financial conditions.

Although he is not the only name on the Valencia list, his experience in the league and relatively low cost make him a very attractive option. The player has already shown his willingness to wear the Valencia jersey; now the ball is in Mallorca's court.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Mallorca complica al Valencia el fichaje de Copete