Almeida in spotlight as Valencia begin Mestalla farewell against Celta | OneFootball

There is a farewell feel at Mestalla as Valencia begin their final season in their old home, with Celta visiting and André Almeida near a move to Vigo. According to AS, optimism is high and the clubs could seal the agreement before kick-off.

Valencia need sales to keep strengthening, so Almeida has become a key makeweight. Carlos Corberán said yesterday he will continue to use players close to leaving, whether Almeida or Danjuma, but the Portuguese is set for the bench and might not feature.

Almeida could bow out at Mestalla against the side he may soon join. Danjuma is in a similar situation, with PSV ready to pay his release clause of six million euros. It is not ruled out that Corberán starts him as a farewell, given he and Sato have been among the few positives.

The mood around Mestalla is edgy. At the Naranja game a few weeks ago, supporters booed Corberán and Gayà. Patience is already thin and Celta are aware.

Celta start their league a week late after the opening round was postponed due to a fungus on the Balaídos pitch. Giráldez has everyone available, although the world champion Borja Iglesias has only had two weeks of pre-season.

With three signings pending, Aleix Febas will be the only new face in the XI. The other reinforcements, Bayindir, Faye and Galán, will be on the bench. It is also Aspas' last visit to Mestalla, starting his farewell.

Source: AS

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