La Liga
Valencia CF has reached an agreement with Olympiacos to secure the signing of Pablo Maffeo, the 29-year-old right-back. The transfer market of Valencia has been focused in recent weeks on hiring a right-back.
As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, the deal is structured as a one-season loan with a non-obligatory purchase option set at €3 million, filling the defensive gap in Carlos Corberán's squad following Dimitri Foulquier's injury and Thierry Rendall's departure.
🚨🦇 Valencia have agreed deal to sign Pablo Maffeo on loan deal with buy option clause. pic.twitter.com/ww13XYuOqz
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2026Conditions of Pablo Maffeo's Loan
Valencia CF accelerates the exchange of contractual documentation with Olympiacos to ensure the arrival of the full-back before next Thursday. The €3 million purchase option at the end of the 2026/2027 season enables the white-and-black team to strengthen the defense without compromising its immediate spending margin.
The reactivation of this negotiation by Football CEO Ron Gourlay came after pausing talks with Girona for Arnau Martínez. Valencia's proposal of €6 million plus bonuses and a percentage of future sale did not receive Quique Cárcel's approval due to Fulham's willingness to pay the Catalan player's release clause.
Maffeo's Fit in Valencia CF's Defense and His Departure from Greece
Maffeo, who joined Olympiacos during the current summer transfer window, requested to leave Athens due to personal adaptation struggles and his substitute role in the Greek squad. The 29-year-old player's desire to settle in the Turia capital for family reasons facilitated the salary negotiations with the Valencia board.
Corberán's coaching staff sees the Spanish-Argentinian as an immediate starter for this Saturday's league debut against Celta de Vigo at Mestalla. The full-back is familiar with the Spanish league from his time at RCD Mallorca, emerging as the definitive solution after ruling out alternatives like Andrés García and Thomas Meunier.
Valencia CF plans to welcome Maffeo at the club facilities on Wednesday, August 19, for his medical examination. After passing the physical tests, the player will sign his loan contract and join the evening training session with the squad to be included in Corberán's matchday selection.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Valencia, cierra la cesión de Pablo Maffeo
