David Otorbi latest as Valencia aim to keep him amid late-window offers | OneFootball

According to Superdeporte, Valencia aim to keep 18-year-old winger David Otorbi with the first team as the window enters its final five days. Featuring for Valencia Mestalla is being ruled out despite his B-team registration.

Otorbi debuted for Valencia in the Copa del Rey at FC Cartagena on 7 January 2024, aged a little over 16. He later scored in the 94th minute against Real Madrid to reach the Copa de Campeones final. This season he had brief LaLiga minutes in Tuesday’s loss to Betis at Mestalla.

With Diego López injured, Almeida close to leaving and Danjuma’s future uncertain amid PSV interest, Valencia are light out wide. Corberán is pleased with Otorbi. His stay looks very likely, though it would be less so if two attackers arrive, with Ramazani an option. There is concern in his camp about limited minutes if he stays.

Offers have arrived and more are expected. The club have ruled out a permanent sale, even with buy-back, and for now a loan too, a stance reiterated to the player. The door is closed, barring a surprise.

After his league bow this season, Otorbi posted that the result disappointed but he would learn, work and improve, thanking the manager and supporters. He added that the season has only just begun.

Before Betis, Corberán discussed the academy, arguing development is not solely about minutes and that games dictate needs. He underlined attention to academy players beyond game time as ongoing work and a club objective.

Source: Superdeporte

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