Valencia mocks Gayà

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José Luis Gayà, a 31-year-old left-back, has turned down the terms set by Valencia CF in this transfer market to extend his contract, which expires on June 30, 2027. The club is offering two additional seasons and a salary of one million euros gross per season, compared to the approximately six million he currently earns.

The captain's camp believes the figures are too far apart to start negotiations on that basis. Gayà was prepared to reduce his salary to stay at Mestalla but the proposal implies going from around six million gross to one million, meaning he would earn roughly one sixth of his current wage.

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🎙️ "They have offered him a gross million, two years, and spreading this year's salary"

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— Radio Marca Valencia (@RMValencia) August 18, 2026

José Luis Gayà and Valencia CF, far from an agreement

The offer presented by Valencia CF includes extending José Luis Gayà's contract by two seasons, allowing the left-back to remain at the club beyond 2027. The issue lies not in the duration but in the financial conditions outlined in the document.

Gayà was willing to make a salary sacrifice to facilitate his stay, but he does not accept a reduction to one million euros gross annually. The gap between both sides' positions forces Valencia to decide whether to improve the conditions or stick to a proposal that has not brought them closer to an agreement.

The plan also includes another measure related to financial control. The club proposes deferring part of the salary for the 2026/27 season over the next three years, a strategy aimed at reducing its immediate impact on LaLiga's squad cost limit.

The captain is not opposed to delaying payments outright. The primary disagreement remains the fixed salary for the additional seasons, as the proposed reduction reaches approximately 83% compared to his current six million gross.

Gayà's renewal enters a complicated phase

The situation is crucial as José Luis Gayà enters the final year of his contract. If there is no renewal by January 1, 2027, the player will be free to negotiate with other clubs for a transfer-free move at the end of the season.

His connection with Valencia dates back to the youth academy. Gayà joined at 11 years old and signed his current contract in October 2022 until 2027. Therefore, the decision on his future impacts one of the longest-serving players in the current squad.

The full-back has also represented Spain internationally and holds the captain's armband at the club. His continuity would allow Valencia to keep the player beyond the upcoming season, but both parties need to bridge a salary gap that currently exceeds five million euros gross per season.

The next move lies with Valencia CF. The initial proposal hasn't brought the parties closer to renewal, so discussions will need to start anew if the club aims to retain José Luis Gayà beyond 2027. As the contract nears its final year, the window to settle the captain's future will shrink as the LaLiga season progresses.

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