What Valencia expect from Braulio Vázquez in the transfer market | OneFootball

Braulio Vázquez arrives this week as Valencia’s new sporting director, returning after nine seasons at Osasuna. He had broad authority in Pamplona, something he will not have at Mestalla, yet the club’s pull could help him win races he has edged before, even against Valencia.

According to Superdeporte, his method blends deep domestic and international scouting with persistent in-person persuasion. He keeps contacts warm, stays open to LaLiga Hypermotion for value, and moves early to beat rivals.

He recognises Meriton’s austerity since Peter Lim curbed spending. His budget will top Osasuna’s, though not by much, and a finished Nou Mestalla could lift revenues and the transfer pot if the team remain in LaLiga.

This is a medium to long-term project built on moving for talent before they spike. Víctor Muñoz was signed from Real Madrid Castilla for about five million with 50% retained, then sold to Liverpool for 40 a year later.

He has revalued Segunda signings such as Boyomo and Abel Bretones, and secures late loans by guaranteeing minutes, as shown with Manu Sánchez and Abde. He also favours inventive clauses, with Raúl Moro’s deal leaving Ajax a share that reduces annually to Osasuna’s benefit.

He plans windows months ahead and pads squads with experienced free agents who need little adaptation. Meriton twice halted a move for Burgos right-back Lizancos after his early injury complicated talks. Negotiations revived in August then froze despite the player’s interest and Burgos seeking more money, prompting the question of whether he becomes an early Valencia target next season.

Source: Superdeporte

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