Two departures confirmed at Valencia

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16/08/26 17:00:00

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Baptiste Santamaría and Dani Raba have a very difficult task to stay at Valencia next season. The Mestalla club is working on a new sports planning, and both footballers have been left out of the roadmap set by the sports management and Carlos Corberán. Neither of them has managed to earn a stable place in the team, and the Valencia entity understands that the best for all parties is to find a way out during this transfer window, according to the latest Valencia transfer rumors.

The situation is not surprising at Valencia, where they have been working on a necessary exodus operation for some time to free up space, adjust the squad, and allow room for new movements. Baptiste Santamaría and Dani Raba arrived with the intention of providing experience and immediate performance, but their time at Mestalla has not had the expected impact. Now, both are on the exit ramp, although their cases differ in terms of age, profile, and potential destinations.

Baptiste Santamaría has a market in Ligue 1, while Dani Raba aims for LaLiga

The case of Baptiste Santamaría seems to be more inclined towards a departure outside of Spain. The French midfielder, 31, still has a good reputation in his country and could return to Ligue 1, where several clubs are familiar with his abilities.

His experience, physical ability, and track record in European football make him an interesting option for teams looking for a competitive midfielder without undertaking a high-cost operation.

However, at Valencia, his role has diminished. Baptiste Santamaría has not managed to find continuity or become a key player for Corberán.

Competition in the midfield and the club's need to bet on profiles more suited to the new project have ultimately left him with no space. His departure would free up an important slot and facilitate the arrival of another player more aligned with the coach's vision.

For the player, returning to France could be a logical solution. Ligue 1 offers familiarity, a competition where his name still carries weight, and the opportunity to regain prominence.

At 31, Baptiste Santamaría needs to feel important, play regularly, and be part of a project where his experience is valued. At Mestalla, that door seems almost closed.

The situation of Dani Raba is different. The Cantabrian forward is also not in Valencia's plans, but his future could continue in LaLiga.

Teams like Alavés or Racing de Santander are among the possible destinations for a player who can still be useful for clubs looking for offensive talent, mobility, and experience in Spanish football.

Dani Raba has not been able to have the impact he expected at Mestalla. His performance has been inconsistent, not convincing enough to earn a significant role in the squad.

Valencia needs players who offer more consistency and greater impact in the final third, and the forward seems destined to seek a new opportunity away from the che club.

Alavés could offer him a competitive context in La Liga, with playing time and a more recognizable role within a squad that appreciates intense players and those able to adapt to different offensive positions.

The main goal of Valencia is to resolve these two situations as soon as possible. Keeping players without a place in the squad is not beneficial for either the club or the players themselves.

Carlos Corberán wants to start the season with a more defined group, without pieces that know from the start that they are not part of the project. Therefore, the departures of Baptiste Santamaría and Dani Raba have become top priorities.

The departure operation will be crucial in gauging the club's maneuvering capacity in the market. Each freed slot, each salary that exits, and each finalized move could pave the way for new reinforcements.

Valencia cannot afford many mistakes in building the squad and thus needs to act with precision. In this context, parting ways with players who do not fit the sporting plans is as crucial as making the right signings.

All signs point to the next days being crucial for both. Baptiste Santamaría looks towards France as the most probable destination, while Dani Raba hopes to find an opportunity within LaLiga, with Alavés and Racing de Santander keeping an eye on his situation. Meanwhile, Valencia continues to work on completing two necessary departures and shaping a squad that requires profound changes to compete more effectively.

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