⚔️ Justin de Haas, Valencia’s pick to strengthen their defence | OneFootball

Valencia CF continues to scour the transfer market with the aim of bolstering their defensive line before the close of the winter window.

According to Superdeporte, the Mestalla club has been working intensely for several days with the agents of Justin de Haas, the current central defender of the Portuguese club Famalicão.

The Dutchman has become one of the priorities for the sports management to provide greater solidity to Carlos Corberán's defense.

What is his contractual situation?

The player's contractual situation plays in favor of the black-and-white interests. De Haas's contract with the Portuguese team ends in June 2026, which forces Famalicão to sit down and negotiate if they do not want to risk a low-cost exit in the future.

In fact, in Portugal, they are already aware of Valencia's firm interest and are waiting to receive an official offer for the player in the coming hours.

Despite Famalicão's attempts to extend the contract of the 25-year-old center-back, negotiations for his renewal have been unsuccessful so far.

This scenario has sparked the interest of other European clubs, which has accelerated the movements of Ron Gourlay. Valencia's general director currently has three open avenues to strengthen the defense, with the Dutchman's profile being one of the most agreed upon.

A necessary profile for Valencia

Justin de Haas stands out for his stature, his good ball distribution, and his experience in the Portuguese league, factors that fit into the game plan that the ché coaching staff seeks to implement.

The need to incorporate a central defender is urgent, especially given the load of matches and possible rotations in a second half of the season that is expected to be demanding for the Valencia squad.

In the coming days, it is expected that the talks will enter a decisive phase. Valencia will have to decide whether to launch the final offensive for De Haas or opt for one of the other alternatives they have on their agenda.

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