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Inks contract extension Rivero signed a contract extension with Valencia until 2027, the club announced.

Impact Rivero signed a one-year contract extension with the club. The goalkeeper from Gandia joined the academy at the age of 10 and made his first-team debut in December 2020 in a Copa del Rey match against Terrassa FC. He has since spent loan spells at AD Alcorcon and Albacete Balompie while remaining involved with the first-team setup.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Rivero is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Rivero has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Getafe and is set to return in the next contest. The goalkeeper has been the third choice keeper in the rotation, therefore his return will have no impact on the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Straight red Sunday Rivero was sent off with a straight red card in the 98th minute of Valencia's 1-0 win over Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Even though Rivero did not play any minute of the Valencia-Getafe game, he was sent off for protesting off Valencia's bench. Should his suspension hold, he will not be eligible for Valencia's remaining January game, and February is the earliest his services can be used in league action.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Valencia Rivero is returning to his parent club Valencia after ending his season-long loan spell in Albacete.

Impact Rivero featured in seven games across all competitions for Albacete while on loan from Valencia, conceding 13 goals and keeping one clean sheet. The goalkeeper is now returning to his parent club with one year remaining on his contract, and his future remains unclear since it is not yet certain whether he will join the senior squad of the Valencians heading into the 2025/26 season.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed on against Deportivo Alaves Rivero made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Rivero came on for the injured Jaume Domenech in the 34th minute and made two clearances. This was his first appearance of the season, but he isn't anticipated to start next week against Rayo Vallecano as Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to return from suspension.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Valencia RIvero signed a three-year contract extension with Valencia on Wednesday.

Impact Rivero came up through the academy for Los Che and signed this deal to get his first pro chance as the third-choice goalkeeper behind Jasper Cillessen and Jaume Domenech.

JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE