Valencia

Nigerians abroad: Fago, Umar open goal accounts for Plzen, Valencia

Nigerians abroad: Fago, Umar open goal accounts for Plzen, Valencia

Salim Fago and Umar Sadiq opened their goal accounts for new clubs Viktoria Plzen and Valencia at the weekend, Afrosport reports. Fago, who was part of the Super Eagles squad at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, joined Plzen from Croatian side Hajduk Split during the winter transfer window. After starting for the second consecutive Czech First League game in a row, the 23-year-old...

Umar Sadiq joins Valencia on permanent transfer from Real Sociedad

Umar Sadiq joins Valencia on permanent transfer from Real Sociedad

Super Eagles forward Umar Sadiq has completed a permanent move to Spanish LaLiga side Valencia from Real Sociedad, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian has penned a contract that will keep him at the Mestalla until 2028, ending his association with Real Sociedad. The 28-year-old previously spent the latter part of last season on loan with Los Ches, where he impressed with his performances. He found the back...

Barcelona to play Valencia at training ground in La Liga home opener

Barcelona to play Valencia at training ground in La Liga home opener

Barcelona will play their first home game of the season at their training ground as renovation delays continue to prevent the reopening of Camp Nou, Afrosport reports. The Spanish champions on Tuesday announced that Sunday’s La Liga match against Valencia will be played at the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium – home to their women’s team. The Catalan club were eyeing a return to their iconic ground,...

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Mosquera in £13m deal from Valencia

Done Deal: Arsenal sign Mosquera in £13m deal from Valencia

Arsenal have completed the signing of Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia in a deal worth an initial £13 million, Afrosport reports. The 21-year-old has penned a five-year contract with the Gunners, with the option for a further year. He is expected to join up with his new teammates on their pre-season tour of Asia. "I couldn't let it pass me by. I'm joining a historic, massive club....

Valencia defender Mosquera agrees personal terms with Arsenal

Mosquera to join Arsenal tour in Singapore before completing move

Cristhian Mosquera is set to link up with Arsenal during their pre-season tour of Singapore, as he closes in on a move from Valencia to the North London club, Afrosport reports. Personal terms are already in place between Mosquera and Arsenal and the Gunners reached an agreement to sign the defender for £15 million last week. Valencia have now given the green light for Mosquera to...