Yellu Santiago leaves Valencia Club de Fútbol
Forward Yellu Santiago has left Valencia Club de Fútbol to join CS Marítimo in Portugal. The player, who comes from the club's youth academy, has had a career in the elite with Valencia CF and Getafe CF.
What happened?
According to Superdeporte, Yellu Santiago has been transferred to CS Marítimo, returning to Portugal with the top-flight side. The player, who debuted in Valencia CF's first team at 18, has had a career in the elite with Valencia CF and Getafe CF.
Why it matters for Valencia CF?
The departure of Yellu Santiago is a blow to the club, which loses a player with experience in the elite. The Valencia CF team needs to strengthen its squad to face the new season.
What comes next?
Valencia CF needs to find a replacement for Yellu Santiago in the transfer market. The club has the opportunity to strengthen its squad and face the new season with confidence.
At present, Valencia CF is in 14th place in La Liga, with 34 goals scored and 46 conceded (-12 goal difference). The team is 44 points behind the leaders, Barcelona.
Season data
Valencia CF is in 14th place in La Liga, with 34 goals scored and 46 conceded (-12 goal difference). The team is 44 points behind the leaders, Barcelona.
