Valencia has received an unexpected rejection

Héctor Andreu | 16 Apr 2025 | 16.34

Valencia faces rejection from Kike García / Levante-EMV

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Valencia CF had identified Kike García as the ideal forward to strengthen their offensive line for the upcoming season. His profile matched perfectly with what the club was looking for: experience, reliability, and a mindset that could serve as an example for a squad filled with youth. However, the desire to see the veteran striker at Mestalla will not become a reality.

According to information from Cadena SER, negotiations with the Deportivo Alavés forward did not end well. Kike, who had a notable season with 11 goals in La Liga and 2 more in the Copa del Rey, is currently the third-highest Spanish goal scorer, only behind Oihan Sancet and Ayoze Pérez. A performance that has increased his value in the market.

Valencia did not accept the striker's conditions

The player born in Motilla del Palancar requested a two-year contract with a gross salary of two million per season, similar to what he had been earning in his previous teams thanks to special tax benefits. Valencia, on the other hand, only offered him a one-year contract with a lower salary, in addition to having to pay taxes under the general tax regime.

At 35 years old, Kike feels ready to continue competing at the highest level, but Valencia's offer did not convince him. Alavés is working on renewing his contract, while Espanyol has also shown interest. At Mestalla, they will have to continue searching for a new forward.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Valencia ha recibido un inesperado rechazo

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