Nicolas Valentini - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Ruled out for Pisa meeting Valentini "got hurt in training and will be unavailable Friday," coach Paolo Sammarco stated.

Impact Valentini is back on the mend shortly after recovering from a thigh contracture and is undergoing further evaluations. Verona will either deploy Martin Frese in the back, with Domagoj Bradaric on the wing, or turn to newcomer Andrias Edmundsson, who recently joined the club.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles against Cagliari Valentini (undisclosed) had two interceptions, three clearances and two blocks and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus Cagliari.

Impact Valentini didn't look great like the rest of the Verona rearguard, but padded his stats, setting a new season high in tackles. He'll likely face competition from newcomer Andrias Edmundsson eventually, and Armel Bella Kotchap (thigh) shouldn't miss much more time. Valentini has posted three or more clearances and at least one interception in his last four appearances (all starts), amassing 18 and six, respectively, with no clean sheets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting in return Valentini (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Cagliari.

Impact Valentini returns to the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Cagliari after missing two matches due to a contracture. The defender is an important presence in defense, having started each of the last three matches prior to his injury and recording four tackles, four interceptions and 15 clearances during that span.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Returning in Cagliari contest Valentini (thigh) has been selected for Sunday's game versus Cagliari.

Impact Valentini is good to go after missing two matches because of a contracture and could get the nod over Enzo Ebosse or Tomas Slotsager if fit enough to start. He has posted three or more clearances in his last three showings, racking up 15 and adding four tackles (three won) and four interceptions over that span, with no clean sheets.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Udinese fixture Valentini (undisclosed) hasn't been selected for Monday's clash with Udinese.

Impact Valentini will skip the second contest in a row because of a muscular injury. Enzo Ebosse and Tobias Slotsager will likely get the nod again since Armel Bella-Kotchap (thigh) and Unai Nunez (not-injury-related) are also unavailable.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will skip Cremonese clash Valentini hasn't been called up for Monday's contest against Cremonese because of a late muscular injury, Verona announced.

Impact Valentini got hurt in training and is undergoing evaluations to determine the timetable for his return. Tobias Slotsager, Daniel Oyegoke and Pol Lirola are the next men up since Unai Nunez (suspension), Armel Bella-Kotchap (thigh) and Martin Frese (undisclosed) are unavailable as well.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Sassuolo game Valentini (thigh) didn't come off the bench in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Sassuolo.

Impact Valentini recovered from a tricky injury but didn't get the start, and the coach made aggressive subs to try to mount a comeback. The new-look Verona defense has worked decently while he was on the mend, but he might supplant one of the three starters or Domagoj Bradaric, with Martin Frese moving to the wing, once he's fully ready to go.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Sassuolo Valentini "has recovered from his thigh injury," coach Paolo Zanetti informed.

Impact Valentini will be available for the first time in the season after suffering a serious thigh injury right before the opener. He was a fixture in the second half of last year but will likely be eased into action after missing extended time. He posted 35 tackles, 15 interceptions and 91 clerances in 14 appearances in 2024/2025, contributing to three clean sheets.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains thigh injury Valentini has been diagnosed with a grade two biceps femoris strain in his left thigh, Verona announced.

Impact Valentini went down during a recent Coppa Italia game and could spend up to six weeks on the shelf, likely missing time past the first international test. Verona can turn to Martin Frese and Daniel Oyegoke to complete the backline next to Unai Nunez and Martin Ebosse.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Verona Valentini has transferred to Verona on loan with an option to buy from Fiorentina.

Impact Valentini heads back to Verona with a slightly different formula following a six-month spell, during which he was a day-one starter and tallied 35 tackles, 15 interceptions, 91 clearances and seven blocks in 14 games, contributing to three clean sheets. Verona have already lost two of their top defenders from last season, Diego Coppola and Pawel Dawidowicz.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Piles up clearances versus Empoli Valentini registered two tackles (one won), 14 clearances, one block and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Empoli.

Impact Vaelntini held up under pressure and set a new season high in clearances. He's been a strong contributor since joining on loan from Fiorentina in January, registering 35 tackles, 15 interceptions and 91 clearances in 14 games, contributing to three clean sheets.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sturdy against Empoli Valentini won three of five tackles and had two shots (zero on target), one interception and four clearances in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Como.

Impact Valentino had an excellent display in the back and filled the stat sheet, but his side allowed one goal. He has posted 12 tackles (seven won), five interceptions and one block in the last five matches, with no clean sheets. He has recorded three or more clearances in his past 10 showings for a total of 70.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Clears ban Valentini completed a one-game disqualification in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Valentini will be good to go for March 31's game versus Parma. He has started over either Daniele Ghilardi or Pawel Dawidowicz in the previous four rounds, registering 17 tackles (11 won), four interceptions, 24 clerances and four blocks and contributing to one clean sheet.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Sunday Valentini was sent off in the second half of Sunday's match against Bologna.

Impact Velntini was shown his second yellow card in the 70th minute forcing Verona down to ten men. The defender will miss next week's trip to Udinese through suspension.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wins three tackles in Fiorentina game Valentini had six tackles (three won), one clearance and three interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 win against Fiorentina.

Impact Valentini made his second consecutive start after playing well last week and had another very strong performance, which might secure his spot in the back for the foreseeable future. He has tallied 10 tackles, four interceptions, seven clerances and two blocks in three fixtures since signing with Verona.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fares well versus Milan Valentini won two of three tackles and had five clearances, two blocks and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to AC Milan.

Impact Valentini filled in for Danilo Ghilardi and had a strong performance even though his side gave up one goal. He'll be in the mix also with Flavius Daniliuc and Pawel Dawidowicz after having a good impact in his first two Verona games.

FEBRUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Verona Valentini has joined Verona on loan from Fiorentina, the club announced.

Impact Valentini departs about a month after signing with Fiorentina to get his legs underneath him after a lengthy absence in a smaller team. He'll compete with Pawel Dawidowicz, Diego Coppola, Daniele Ghilardi and Flavius Daniliuc in the back three.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Fiorentina Valentini has officially agreed to a deal until 2029 with Fiorentina upon joining from Boca Juniors on a free transfer.

Impact Valentini is set for his first spell in Europa after a few seasons as a regular in Argentina. He transferred at the end of his contract. He might need some time to be ready since he hasn't starred since April because he had been frozen out. He'll compete primarily with Luca Ranieri once up to speed.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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