Valencia Club de Fútbol accelerates signing of Pablo Maffeo as right-back
Valencia Club de Fútbol is close to finalizing the signing of Pablo Maffeo as a right-back reinforcement, as reported by AS. After complications in negotiations for Arnau Martínez, the Valencian club is seeking an immediate solution for a key position. Maffeo, who left Mallorca in June to join Olympiacos, would arrive on loan with an option to buy.
Why is Maffeo the priority option?
Valencia considers it urgent to strengthen the right-back position, which is currently unfilled. Maffeo, 26, has experience in LaLiga with 160 appearances for Mallorca, where he scored five goals and provided fifteen assists. His arrival would provide relief while the club continues negotiations with Girona for Arnau Martínez, though now with less pressure.
What happened with the Arnau Martínez negotiations?
Talks with Girona for Arnau Martínez have stalled, prompting Valencia to seek alternatives. The Catalan club remains open in case Fulham decides to trigger his €8 million release clause. Meanwhile, Valencia is accelerating the signing of Maffeo, who could become the immediate solution.
What does this mean for Valencia's future?
With League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 14th in La Liga, 35 pts, 9W-8D-14L from 31 games, recent form LLWLW, Valencia aims to improve its defense for the upcoming season. The arrival of Maffeo, along with other signings, could be key to avoiding another challenging campaign. The club continues working in the transfer market to strengthen the team before the league starts.
