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Villarreal has made it clear that they will not be pressured when negotiating for Álex Baena, one of the great gems from their academy. At just 23 years old, the Almería-born forward has become the focal point of the yellow team's offensive play, accumulating five goals and five assists so far this season. Baena has attracted interest from several elite clubs, including Atlético de Madrid, who see him as a potential successor to Antoine Griezmann in the near future.
The most expensive sale in Villarreal's history
However, any team wishing to secure his services must prepare an offer that reflects his value. Villarreal's management has been firm: Baena will not be sold for less than 50 million euros. This amount would not only set a new sales record for the club, surpassing the 40 million earned from Eric Bailly, Cédric Bakambu, and Nicolás Jackson, but also represent a net income as he is a product of their academy.
Unlike previous years, Villarreal is not under economic pressure to make quick sales due to recent transfers of players like Jorgensen and Sorloth. As reported by the newspaper AS, President Fernando Roig is willing to wait for an offer that truly reflects Baena's value. Additionally, the player has made it clear that he will only move to a top-10 global team, a requirement that reinforces the club's position and further increases his price.
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