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Valencia CF have made a formal bid to sign Mozambique international Geny Catamo from Sporting Lisbon, tabling an offer worth €17 million for the highly rated winger. Catamo, 24, is contracted to the Portuguese champions until June 2028 and has become a key figure for both club and country, earning 28 international caps and scoring […]
Valencia have completed the acquisition of Dutch international of Nigerian descent Arnaut Danjuma ahead of the 2025/26 football campaign. The 28-year-old joins Valencia from fellow Spanish outfit Villarreal on permanent deal and is expected to play a huge role for the club. Danjuma penned a three-year deal with Valencia, keeping him at the club until […]
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Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq has confirmed that he will be leaving Valencia at the conclusion of the current season, bringing an end to his short-term loan with the Spanish club. The 27-year-old arrived at the Mestalla in January from Real Sociedad and made 16 appearances across all competitions, netting five goals during his brief stint […]
Valencia CF has decided against triggering the €9 million purchase option for Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq, concluding his loan spell from Real Sociedad. Despite his pivotal role in the club’s survival bid, scoring six goals in 19 La Liga appearances, financial constraints and strategic priorities influenced the decision. Sadiq’s arrival in January provided a much-needed […]
Cameroonian midfielder Yvan Neyou, currently with Spanish side CD Leganés, is attracting significant interest from clubs in Spain and England as his contract approaches its June expiration. Valencia CF is reportedly leading the chase, with Premier League outfits Crystal Palace and Fulham also monitoring the situation. Germain Tiko Messina, a former Cameroonian international and product […]
Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq is facing an uncertain future at Valencia ahead of the summer transfer window. The forward is currently on loan at Valencia from fellow La Liga club Real Sociedad. Sadiq was signed by Real Sociedad for €20m in August 2022 and became the club’s most expensive acquisition Despite arriving with a huge […]
Umar Sadiq’s resurgence in La Liga has sparked significant transfer interest from Qatar as several clubs in the Gulf region look to lure the Nigerian striker away from Spain with lucrative offers. Currently on loan at Valencia CF from Real Sociedad, Sadiq has rediscovered his form after a prolonged spell on the sidelines due to […]
Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar struck late to secure a 1-1 draw for Valencia against Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas on Saturday, preserving his side’s unbeaten streak in La Liga. Trailing to a first-half own goal by César Tárrega, Valencia appeared headed for defeat until Sadiq, introduced in the 66th minute, found the net […]
Valencia extended their winning run to three matches with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sevilla at the Mestalla, as Nigerian internationals Umar Sadiq and Chidera Ejuke played key roles in the La Liga encounter. The decisive moment came deep into first-half stoppage time, when Javi Garcia found the back of the net to hand Valencia […]
Mouctar Diakhaby played a pivotal role in Valencia’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday, scoring the opening goal and helping inspire one of the most significant wins of the club’s season. The Guinean international struck early, giving Valencia a shock lead just moments after Real Madrid missed a golden opportunity to […]
