Valencia Club de Fútbol are keeping their options open over signing Viktor Tsygankov if Girona FC grant him a free transfer. The Ukrainian winger, capped for his country, fits the profile Carlos Corberán is chasing: a right-sided attacker with dribbling, goalscoring threat and one-on-one ability.
What does Tsygankov want and why is he eyeing Valencia CF?
The Ukrainian midfielder has asked Girona for his release letter, claiming the club has not met agreed commitments. The Catalans, who were relegated to Segunda División, lowered their demands from €20m to €10m but still refuse to let him go for free. With his contract in its final year, Tsygankov wants to leave on a free transfer and several LaLiga sides have already shown interest. Valencia CF are among them and could add a player who scored 46 goals in Spain’s top flight this season.
Manager Carlos Corberán needs to bolster the right wing after signing Ryunosuke Sato. Tsygankov, who plays on the right but shoots with his left, brings dribbling, goals and European experience. His arrival would fit the club’s plan, though they still have other options open such as Largie Ramazani, either on loan or via transfer.
Why is Valencia CF still watching the transfer market?
Mestalla’s pre-season squad is five signings short, with a right-back the priority. Yet the club won’t rule out adding a winger to round out the starting XI. Tsygankov’s situation offers an unexpected chance, though the deal is far from done. There are no advanced talks and everything hinges on how his standoff with Girona develops.
Valencia CF finished 9th in LaLiga last season with 49 points, 45 behind leaders Barcelona, and a -9 goal difference. They are looking for a winger who can create chances and add goals to an attack that scored 46 but conceded 55 in 2025-26.
What’s next in Valencia CF’s transfer window?
Valencia CF are still working the final weeks of the summer window without closing doors. Corberán is weighing options who can get into the box and create numerical superiority. Tsygankov ticks those boxes, but Girona are holding firm and demanding a fee.
The club are also keeping Largie Ramazani’s door open, with the Belgian either on loan or via transfer depending on the economics. Meanwhile, the team waits for late opportunities before the new season kicks off, with a right-back still the main target.
