Valencia CF has initiated talks with Deco to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season. Despite their difficult situation in La Liga EA Sports, the 'ché' are confident in securing their stay and are already working on potential signings that could elevate the team's level.
In recent weeks, Valencia's management has had two meetings with FC Barcelona's sporting director. They have shown interest in a player who is not in Hansi Flick's plans. Mestalla's club needs goals and has focused on a footballer who was once considered Barça's great jewel.
Valencia in Search of Reinforcements
The team led by Carlos Corberán has made a significant turnaround in their play since the arrival of the Spanish coach. However, the lack of effectiveness in attack remains an evident problem, which has led the sporting management to seek offensive reinforcements.
One of the players most interesting to the Valencians is a forward from Barça who is already dismissed by Flick. Despite having some opportunities, his performance hasn't convinced and he has been relegated to a completely secondary role in the blaugrana squad.
FC Barcelona has made it clear that this footballer has no place in the team and that his departure in the summer is inevitable. Laporta and Deco already tried to find him a destination both in the summer of 2024 and in the past winter market, but no offer ended up convincing the player or the club.
However, the situation has changed. After an almost blank season, the footballer has accepted that he needs to leave to feel important again. Meanwhile, Barça needs to cash in and has set a price of 15 million euros for his transfer.
The Great Obstacle: Money
Despite Valencia's interest, the operation won't be easy. Mestalla's club is not in a position to pay 15 million. A figure they consider excessive for a player who has barely had continuity in recent seasons.
Additionally, another problem is the player's salary, which at Barça exceeds 12 million euros annually. A salary unaffordable for Valencia, which needs the footballer to accept a considerable pay cut to be able to incorporate him.
The player in question is none other than Ansu Fati. Once one of the great promises of football, he has seen his career stall due to injuries and lack of continuity. With just 186 minutes played throughout the season, the 22-year-old striker has gone from being Leo Messi's heir to a Barça discard.
Valencia considers him a risky but potential bet, trusting that he can recover his best version with minutes and confidence. However, for the operation to be completed, it will be necessary to negotiate a salary reduction and find a formula that benefits all parties.
The coming weeks will be key to defining Ansu Fati's future. If Valencia manages to balance the figures, the forward could find in Mestalla the perfect place to reinvent himself and prove that he can still shine at the elite level.