Valencia will not sign more players because of two of them

The Valencia team needed these two players to leave in order to continue signing new ones.

Héctor Andreu | 2 Feb 2026 | 17.02
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Valencia closes the market / Valenciacf.com
Valencia closes the market / Valenciacf.com

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Valencia CF faces the end of the transfer market with a sense of missed opportunity. The club understood from the outset that any movement depended on a prior departure.

Before the match against Betis, Ron Gourlay had already hinted a clear message. The squad would hardly see any changes, neither in terms of arrivals nor departures, on the final day. Confirmations came early. Neither Dani Raba nor Baptiste Santamaría will leave the club, and both will stay at Mestalla until the end of the season.

Valencia CF and a plan blocked by lack of exits

Valencia CF's roadmap involved freeing up slots to strengthen the right wing. However, that scenario was completely ruled out. Both Dani Raba and Baptiste Santamaría decided to honor their current contracts and not accept any last-minute alternatives.

Their representatives delivered a firm message. They would not move under any circumstances and would remain available to Corberán. Not even strong sporting decisions altered their stance. The coach left Raba out of the squad in Seville without any reaction.

Dani Raba will not leave Valencia

The case of Dani Raba and his loss of prominence

Dani Raba arrived in the summer with moderate expectations but had initial presence in the team during the early LaLiga matches. His situation changed radically following Danjuma's arrival. Since then, his participation has been minimal, and his role, marginal.

Despite that context, the forward is under contract until 2027 and has not considered leaving without a convincing offer.

Santamaría stays at Valencia

Baptiste Santamaría, sidelined in midfield

Baptiste Santamaría's journey is similar. He started with minutes, but his performance declined over the weeks. Guido Rodríguez's arrival further obstructed his path. In LaLiga, his presence has been minimal.

Having signed for two seasons as a free agent and with no offers on the table, he chose to stay and compete internally.

A closed market for Valencia CF

The conclusion is clear. Without exits, there was no room for new additions, and Valencia CF considers its winter planning concluded. The club accepts the situation and will work with the current resources in LaLiga. Unless an unlikely turn of events occurs, Valencia CF will continue with the same squad until summer.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Valencia no fichará más por culpa de dos jugadores

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