Valencia already planning a signing to forget the current crisis

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The name of Roger Ibañez is already resonating strongly in the offices of Mestalla, positioned at the top of the priority list to reinforce the center of the defense. His integration could be the immediate remedy that Valencia CF needs to shore up their backline in the upcoming market.

The Gourlay – Roger Ibañez Connection at Al-Ahli

According to ElDesmarque, Ron Gourlay, CEO of Valencia, experienced with Roger Ibañez the triumph of Al-Ahli in the AFC Champions League, a season in which the center-back was a key player. Their time together in Saudi Arabia allowed the British executive to get to know the player deeply, and now he trusts in transferring that chemistry to Spanish football.

According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Valencia has placed Roger Ibañez at the top of their defensive objectives list, and Gourlay would already be devising strategies for a potential transfer, either in January or the next summer.

🚨🔥 EXCL | Valencia have placed Roger Ibañez at the top of their defensive targets list.

CEO Ron Gourlay - who knows the player well from his time at Al Ahli - is already working on a potential move, either in January or next summer. pic.twitter.com/AwZXhZGGKb

— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) October 5, 2025

Al-Ahli paid €28.5 million for him in 2023, and his contract extends until June 2027. However, the Arab club knows that a convincing offer could lead their defender to change course.

Why Roger Ibañez Fits in La Liga and with Valencia

Roger Ibañez, 26 years old, is a highly sought-after player: a Brazilian center-back with an Italian passport, standing at 1.85 m, and with great anticipation skills and clean ball distribution. He made a name for himself at Fluminense, passed through Atalanta, and established himself at Roma, where he played over a hundred games and won the 2021-22 Conference League.

His defensive qualities make him a stronghold for Valencia in La Liga, where the demands are constant. After Mouctar Diakhaby's injury, a muscular strain, the defense of the team has been weakened without substantial backup options. The club barely strengthened their defense in the last market: Copete arrived, and a return was expected from Eray Cömert, who has not yet delivered as anticipated.

At Al-Ahli, Roger Ibañez has been a standout: he was named "man of the match" in the Asian Champions League semifinals after defeating the powerful Al-Hilal. This kind of performance in major matches reinforces his profile as a composed center-back capable of excelling in a demanding scenario like La Liga.

Winter or Summer Transfer Window?

The main question now lies in the timing of the signing. Gourlay could make a move in the January market or wait until the summer window to execute a more ambitious operation.

Ibañez's market value is around €17 million according to close sources, which could facilitate the operation compared to the nearly €30 million initially paid for him. Moreover, Roma retains a 20% stake in a future sale, which could complicate but not hinder a departure. Valencia must now weigh their next move: act promptly or wait to solidify their defensive project with more options.

In conclusion, Roger Ibañez emerges as the ideal candidate to bolster Valencia's defense, a prominent name in the market with a shared history with Gourlay and proven ability in Asia, now aiming ambitiously towards La Liga and Valencia CF.

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