🔥 Julen Agirrezabala on the verge of joining Valencia | OneFootball

The arrival of Julen Agirrezabala at Valencia CF is about to happen. Carlos Corberán has identified the Athletic Club's substitute goalkeeper as the ideal candidate to take on the starting role in the 2025-2026 season.

The urgency to strengthen the goalkeeping position responds to Corberán's need to have a key piece in the defensive system from the start of the summer preparation.

The Gipuzkoan goalkeeper, who played 29 games last season (14 in the League, 13 in the Europa League, and 2 in the Cup), is looking for the opportunity to establish himself as a starter at Mestalla.

Now, the conversations between Valencia and Athletic Club are focused on a loan, with the Che team willing to take on the player's salary. However, a purchase option is also being considered, although Agirrezabala's high market value could lead to a loan agreement without an option to buy.

Meanwhile, Athletic is looking to secure a solid replacement for Unai Simón before giving the green light to the operation.

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