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Kenay Myrie has become one of the key names being managed by Valencia CF for this winter market. Although the Mestalla club's priority is to secure their place in LaLiga, the new sports management is also working with a focus on the medium and long term.
The project led by Ron Gourlay aims to anticipate the market and identify young talent before their value skyrockets. In this context, as reported by EstadioDeportivo, there is Kenay Myrie, the right-back from Deportivo Saprissa, considered one of the great promises of Costa Rican football.
The interest does not stem from an immediate need for the first team. Valencia CF understands that the player's development must be gradual, well-planned, and without haste, avoiding premature exposure in such a demanding competition as LaLiga.
Kenay Myrie, a future profile for Valencia CF
Kenay Myrie is a 19-year-old right-back who has already taken significant steps in his career. Despite his youth, he is a full international with Costa Rica and has played five matches with the national team, a significant number for a player of his age.
At Deportivo Saprissa, a leading club in Central America, Kenay Myrie has stood out for his physical power, ability to join the attack, and tactical maturity. These qualities align with the profile sought by Valencia CF to strengthen its youth system.
The idea at Valencia is to integrate Kenay Myrie into Valencia Mestalla. There, he would have time to adapt to European football, the competitive pace, and the concepts of the model that Carlos Corberán wants to implement.

A well-defined loan with a purchase option
Valencia CF has already begun talks with Deportivo Saprissa to negotiate a paid loan for Kenay Myrie with a purchase option. The loan is proposed for a duration of a year and a half, until June 30, 2027.
The purchase option would be around 800,000 euros, a manageable figure for the Mestalla club and in line with the player's current value. Kenay Myrie is under contract in Costa Rica until December 2028, so Saprissa is not in a hurry to sell.
There is no definitive agreement yet, but negotiations are ongoing. Valencia CF believes Kenay Myrie is a market opportunity deserving of patience and careful work behind the scenes.
Striking a balance between present and future at Mestalla
As the operation for Kenay Myrie progresses, Valencia CF remains active in the market. After securing the arrival of Umar Sadiq, the club aims to strengthen the defense with a center-back to address the team's structural issues.
The signing of Kenay Myrie does not deviate from this roadmap. It is a strategic move that reinforces the concept of building a solid foundation of young talents with potential who can feed into the first team in the coming years.
At Mestalla, they believe that Kenay Myrie could become, with time and effort, a valuable asset for the club. That's why Valencia CF has set its sights on him, convinced that the future is also secured in less obvious markets.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Valencia ya negocia el fichaje del lateral del futuro
