Valencia on the Verge of Signing Their Most Necessary Player

Apuesta a este partido aquí

La Liga

1 X 2

Valencia Celta Vigo

22/08/26 19:30:00

2.30 3.20 3.10

 PUBLICIDAD

Cuotas validas al publicarse, sujetas a cambios. Regístrese en bet365, ingrese 5€ o más en su cuenta y conseguirá un 100% de su ingreso válido en créditos de apuesta (hasta 100€). Solo para clientes nuevos. Se aplican las condiciones. Las ganancias no incluyen el importe de los créditos de apuesta. Se aplican premios máximos, restricciones de juego, límites de tiempo y condiciones. Es necesario registrarse.

Arnau Martínez, a 23-year-old right-back for Girona, is the main target of Valencia CF's transfer market to strengthen a position where Carlos Corberán currently lacks any available specialists. The club is negotiating a five-season contract with the player and aims to lower the approximately €8 million in which his clause would have remained after Girona's relegation.

Negotiations have progressed after the option of Thomas Meunier fell through when the deal was well underway. Arnau Martínez then moved to the top of the list, and Valencia has increased efforts to try to incorporate him before their LaLiga debut scheduled for August 22nd against Celta at Mestalla.

Arnau Martínez negotiates a five-season contract

Valencia CF is already working on Arnau Martínez's personal terms. The proposal includes a five-year contract and a salary improvement compared to what he currently receives following Girona's relegation.

Reaching an agreement with the player would only be one part of the operation. Arnau is under contract with Girona until June 2027, following the renewal signed in August 2024, and Valencia also needs to negotiate the economic conditions with the Catalan club.

The operation's reference point is a clause that would have dropped to around €8 million due to the loss of category. Valencia aims to finalize the signing below that amount and avoid having to fully pay the clause.

Valencia CF seeks room to secure Arnau Martínez

The club's economic capacity may increase in the coming weeks. Peter Lim has proposed to capitalize up to €35 million corresponding to a debt that Valencia has held with its majority shareholder since 2022.

If the operation were carried out for the complete amount, Valencia could increase its margin within LaLiga's economic control by around €15 million per season during the 2026/27 and 2027/28 campaigns. This tool would serve, among other operations, to address the signing of Arnau Martínez.

Corberán's need also accelerates the timelines. Dimitri Foulquier is still recovering from his knee problems, and he is not expected to be available for the league opener. Against Newcastle, the coach had to resort to alternatives outside his natural position to complete the defense.

The postponement of the first matchday has given Valencia a bit more time, and they will now debut against Celta on August 22nd. Negotiations with Girona are already open, and the goal is to settle them before that match.

The upcoming discussions will determine if Valencia can lower the €8 million and finalize the player's personal terms. With a five-season proposal on the table and Corberán awaiting a right-back, Arnau Martínez remains the top choice to reinforce the team before their LaLiga debut.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Valencia roza su fichaje más necesario