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Umar Sadiq - Minor hamstring tear confirmed Sadiq is dealing with a minor hamstring tear that will keep him out for around 10 days, according to German Munoz.

Impact Sadiq's issue is not considered a threat to his availability for the start of LaLiga. He will not travel with the squad to England, instead staying behind to continue his recovery at Paterna. Sadiq is expected to be back in full training once the recovery period concludes.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Mari - Nearing full fitness, eyes exit Mari (hamstring) is in the final stage of recovery after undergoing surgery in March and is expected to explore a move away from Valencia this summer, according to Tribuna Deportiv...

Impact Mari's latest setback, a hamstring injury sustained during his loan at Mirandes that needed surgery in March, is nearly behind him as he enters the final stretch of his recovery. What's clear beyond his fitness, though, is his intention is that he wants out of Valencia this summer rather than fighting for a squad spot under Carlos Corberan and his recovery timeline lining up with the transfer window suggests a move could be finalized relatively soon.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dimitri Foulquier - Continues individual training Foulquier (knee) is progressing in his recovery but remains unlikely to feature in early preseason matches while continuing to train separately, according to nostresport.

Impact Foulquier has been working his way back from a left knee injury that required surgery earlier this year, and while the club's update is encouraging in terms of his overall trajectory, it also makes clear that a return to matches is not imminent. He remains apart from group training at this stage of preseason, and Valencia are managing his reintegration carefully given the procedure he underwent.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Training fully in preseason camp Gaya is training normally with the squad at Valencia's preseason camp in Girona, the club posted.

Impact Gaya was substituted in the 63rd minute of Valencia's draw with Rayo Vallecano in May after suffering a right quadriceps injury that ruled him out for the season's final two matches against Real Sociedad and Barcelona. The captain has since recovered and is now training fully with the squad at Valencia's preseason camp in Girona, with no signs of any lingering limitation. He is working in the same group as new arrivals Justin De Haas, Aliou Dieng, and Ryunosuke Sato as Carlos Corberan puts his squad through its opening sessions ahead of the new LALIGA campaign.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Back with squad in preseason Diakhaby has resumed full training with the squad during Valencia's preseason stage in Girona, having recovered from the hamstring injury that ended his last campaign early, per El...

Impact Diakhaby is training normally with his teammates after recovering from the right hamstring injury that ruled him out for the remainder of last season. The centerback underwent surgery in January for the issue, which followed a prior hamstring setback and an earlier serious knee injury that had already cost him significant time during his Valencia career. Despite being back in full training, Diakhaby is not expected to be part of the starting lineup to open the season, with Justin De Haas and Cesar Tarrega projected as Carlos Corberan's starting centerback pairing.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Aliou Dieng - Joins Valencia Dieng signed a two-year contract with Valencia through June 2028 after joining from Al Ahly, the club announced.

Impact Dieng arrives in Spain following a highly successful spell with Al Ahly, where he made 250 appearances and established himself as one of Africa's top defensive midfielders. The Mali international won multiple domestic and continental trophies during his time in Egypt, including four CAF Champions League titles. At 28 years old, he brings leadership, experience and physicality to Valencia's midfield, having also served as a key figure and captain for the Mali national team. Known for his ball-winning ability, defensive work rate and distribution from deep positions, Dieng should provide stability and presence in the center of the pitch.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ryunosuke Sato - Signs five year deal with Valencia Sato has signed a five year contract with Valencia CF through 2031 after the club reached an agreement with FC Tokyo for his transfer, becoming the first Japanese player to represe...

Impact Sato became the youngest player in FC Tokyo's history to debut for the first team at age 16 in 2023, and registered six goals and one assist in 19 official appearances back at the club last season following a loan spell at Fagiano Okayama, where he won the J1 League Young Player of the Year award. He has been a key figure for Japan's youth national teams, helping the country win the AFC U23 Asian Cup as the tournament's MVP and top scorer with four goals, and became the youngest player in Japan's history to appear in a World Cup qualifying match following his senior debut last year. Comfortable across multiple midfield positions with his pace, technical quality and ability in tight spaces, Sato joins Valencia as a versatile long term addition to the midfield.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Signs permanently until 2028 Rodriguez has signed a two-year contract with Valencia until 2028 with an optional third year, making his move permanent after joining on loan in January, the club announced.

Impact Rodriguez scored four goals across 17 appearances under coach Carlos Corberan in the second half of the season, establishing himself as a fundamental piece in the team's midfield with his personality, balance and consistency contributing to improved results in both defensive and offensive phases. Rodriguez arrives with an extensive career spanning more than 400 appearances at the elite level for West Ham, Real Betis, Club America, Tijuana, River Plate and Defensa y Justicia, as well as winning the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles with Argentina.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Might continue with Valencia Rodriguez will leave Valencia when his contract expires, though the club is understood to be close to finalizing a new deal with the Argentine midfielder, according to Superdeporte...

Impact Rodriguez arrived from West Ham in January and made 16 La Liga appearances and one Copa del Rey outing, scoring four goals and establishing himself as a key figure under coach Carlos Corberan with his physical presence and ball-winning ability in the engine room. The 30-year-old's extension is expected to be confirmed imminently, with the club treating his re-signing as a priority.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Justin De Haas - Joins Valencia through 2030 de Haas signed with Valencia from Famalicao on a four-year contract through 2030 following the expiration of his contract with the Portuguese club, the club announced.

Impact de Haas established himself as one of the standout center-backs in the Portuguese top flight during his time at Famalicao after joining in 2023, and delivered an outstanding 2025-26 campaign in which he started all 33 of his league appearances, playing every minute and contributing six goals as the club finished fifth in the table. The 26-year-old Dutchman stands at 1.94 meters and is known for his ability to build play from the left side of the defensive line, his composure on the ball and his physical presence, making him a modern center-back capable of providing both defensive solidity and attacking threat from set pieces. De Haas came through the academies of AZ Alkmaar, PSV Eindhoven and Dinamo Zagreb before launching his professional career in Croatia with NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, and has represented the Netherlands at youth level from the under-16 through to the under-18 side.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Spain left back Álex Grimaldo returns home to join Atlético Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen

Spain left back Alejandro “Álex” Grimaldo is finally returning home after joining Atlético Madrid from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

La Liga striker vows to appeal against rape conviction after being sentenced to over eight years in prison

Rafa Mir has spoken out after being handed an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence following a conviction for sexual assault and injury. Th...

JUNE 15 • goal

La Liga striker vows to appeal against rape conviction after being sentenced to over eight years in prison

Spanish soccer player Rafa Mir sentenced to 8-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two women

A court in Spain has sentenced Spanish forward Rafa Mir to eight and-a-half years of prison for having sexually assaulted two women along with another soccer player

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Diego Lopez - Undergoes surgery Lopez (ACL) underwent surgery and is now working his way back to fitness.

Impact Lopez was set for evaluation due to an ACL issue and was no pictured post surgery. The midfielder is set to miss an extended period of time, and will be out for a portion of the 2026/27 season if the injury is as serious as is feared. Lopez scored four goals and added one assists in 34 appearances (20 starts) last season.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Signs contract extension until 2028 Dimitrievski has had his contract option exercised by Valencia, keeping the North Macedonia goalkeeper at the club until June 2028, the club announced.

Impact Dimitrievski joined in 2024 and made 33 official appearances across La Liga and the Copa del Rey, keeping five clean sheets that all resulted in victories against Getafe, Levante, Osasuna, Sevilla and Athletic Club as he contributed to the club's improved results in the second half of the season. Dimitrievski has also been representing North Macedonia in pre-tournament friendly matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Turkey, and will rejoin his Valencia teammates after the international break. The club expressed their satisfaction at securing the continuity of an experienced and reliable goalkeeper heading into the 2026/27 campaign.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cenk Ozkacar - Back to Valencia Ozkacar has returned to Valencia following his loan with Koln, according to his former club.

Impact Ozkacar will not stick around Germany for another season after a loan spell with Koln, as the buy option on his loan was not picked up. He then heads back to the club after earning 20 starts in 25 appearances, notching one clean sheet along the way. After consecutive seasons on loan, the defender seems to have no role at Valencia, possibly heading for a permanent transfer this offseason.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Largie Ramazani's home robbed while playing Valencia vs Barcelona at Mestalla The Belgian Largie Ramazani was robbed at his home in Bétera while he was playing the match between Valencia and Barcelona at Mestalla.

MAY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Unai Nunez - Four shots in finale Nunez registered four shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Nunez was productive in Saturday's season finale as he recorded four shots after not having more than one in any previous match this season. He also created one chance and recorded one cross on the attack. It was a solid loan spell for Nunez as he made 17 appearances (15 starts) over the back half of the season and kept two clean sheets with Valencia. He'll now head back to Celta Vigo, though he could be out on loan again next season.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Rodriguez - Scores late goal in finale Rodriguez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Barcelona.

Impact Rodriguez sealed up the win in Saturday's finale with an outside the box strike in the 97th minute to take the 3-1 lead. It was the only shot he took in the match and he also recorded two tackles, one interception and one clearance. It was a solid campaign with Valencia after he joined the club in January as he scored four goals and kept three clean sheets across 16 appearances (14 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Guerra Moreno - Scores versus Barcelona Guerra scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Barcelona.

Impact Guerra scored in Saturday's season finale, a strike in the 66th minute which tied the match at 1-1. He's been in excellent form as of late, scoring three goals and providing three assists across his last seven appearances. Most of his production this season came during that stretch, as he finished the campaign with four goals and six assists in 36 appearances (25 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Rioja - Scores in finale Rioja scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Barcelona.

Impact Rioja found the back of the net in Saturday's season finale, an unassisted strike in the 71st minute which gave his side a 2-1 lead. It was one of three shots he took in the match and he also created two chances for the third time in his last four appearances. It was a decent campaign for Rioja as he scored three goals and provided six assists across 37 appearances (31 starts).

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes once in finale Dimitrievski made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Barcelona.

Impact Dimitrievski conceded one goal in Saturday's season finale, a Robert Lewandowski strike in the 61st minute. It was a decent season for Dimitrievski as he conceded 25 goals, made 52 saves and kept five clean sheets across 20 starts. He may be in line to start more next season with Julen Agirrezabala's loan spell ending.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopez - Dealing ACL issue Lopez is dealing with an ACL injury and is set for further evaluations, according to his club.

Impact Lopez went down in the season finale with a knee injury, and it now appears to be serious, as he was diagnosed with an ACL injury. Unfortunately for the player, this could mean surgery is on the horizon, potentially cutting out a major portion of the next season. However, the attacker is still in need of further evaluation, so he could only need rest during the offseason and be fit for the next campaign.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mallorca and Girona relegated as La Liga finishes

Girona and Mallorca have been relegated after playing their last games of the La Liga season

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Valencia vs Barcelona: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for the La Liga match on May 23, 2026 Valencia will face Barcelona in the Matchday 38 of the 2025/2026 La Liga at the Mestalla. The La Liga champions visit Valencia, who are seek...

MAY 23 • BOLAVIP.COM

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Spain left back Álex Grimaldo returns home to join Atlético Madrid from Bayer Leverkusen

La Liga striker vows to appeal against rape conviction after being sentenced to over eight years in prison

Spanish soccer player Rafa Mir sentenced to 8-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two women

Mallorca and Girona relegated as La Liga finishes