
La Liga
Stole Dimitrievski knows that this season could be the most bitter of his time in Spain. At Valencia, he has not managed to reverse a situation that was already on track: from the bench, he watches as Julen Agirrezabala maintains his starting position without any cracks.
The difficult reality of Stole Dimitrievski at Valencia CF
The Macedonian goalkeeper was sidelined due to the arrival of Agirrezabala on loan from Athletic, with clauses that require higher payments if he doesn't play, effectively conditioning his opportunity. Last season, he only played 9 matches—far from the performance-linked bonus of 300,000 euros—leading to public tension with Carlos Corberán. As reported by EstadioDeportivo, he was close to leaving in the summer market: clubs like Levante, Mallorca, or Celta were interested, as well as an unexpected option from the Turkish Trabzonspor. However, Valencia didn't facilitate his exit due to the difficulty of finding a reliable replacement. Dimitrievski requested to leave feeling that he wasn't competing on equal terms and denounced unequal treatment towards Agirrezabala. To this day, he has already gone eight La Liga matchdays without even making the starting eleven.
North Macedonia: the refuge where the goalkeeper shines
Outside Mestalla, Stole Dimitrievski lives a different version of himself with the national team. He is the only Valencia player called up for this break, aiming to support North Macedonia in their quest for their first World Cup. The Balkan team leads Group J with a one-point advantage over Belgium and Wales after five matchdays.
Tomorrow's match at 20:45 against Belgium (away) stands as an early final. Then comes the home game against Kazakhstan on Monday the 13th. These are two great opportunities for Dimitrievski to strengthen his personal and athletic candidacy. His stats in this phase are outstanding: he has gone 11 games unbeaten with Macedonia (8 wins, 3 draws), conceding just two goals, keeping three clean sheets, and making a total of 11 saves. With 81 national team appearances (data close to current), and proven performance, he presents himself this summer as a valuable asset in the market.
Towards summer and an uncertain future
Stole Dimitrievski's contract with Valencia expires on June 30, 2026. With minimal playing time at the club, it seems likely he will leave when his contract ends.
Despite the dramatic contrast between his role at the club and his significance in the national team, those numbers could be his lifeline for the next destination.
Perhaps the final scenario will unfold in the summer and then it will be judged if his time in La Liga ends up being a frustrated parenthesis or a stepping stone to redeem himself as a goalkeeper. What seems certain is that Stole Dimitrievski needs to reclaim the spotlight as soon as possible.
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