Sporting and Porto battle for Valencia star | OneFootball

Sporting and Porto are keeping an eye on the situation of Javi Guerra, a midfielder who is one of Valencia’s main assets. The Spanish U21 international renewed his contract last August until June 2029, a deal that raised his release clause to 100 million euros.

According to journalist Matteo Moretto, on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, the two Portuguese rivals have already tried to understand the conditions necessary for a possible signing of the 22-year-old footballer. The interest comes in a delicate context for the “che” club, which is facing both financial and sporting difficulties, currently sitting in 17th place in La Liga.

Despite the unstable scenario, Javi Guerra is considered a key player by coach Carlos Corberán. The midfielder has featured in every official match this season, mostly as a starter, forming the core of the midfield alongside players well known in Portugal, such as André Almeida and Pepelu.

Sporting’s interest can also be explained by their needs in midfield. Morten Hjulmand is attracting international interest and Hidemasa Morita is nearing the end of his contract. Even so, any move for Javi Guerra promises to be complex, given the player’s status.

In the current 2025/26 sports season, wearing the Valencia shirt, Javi Guerra – valued at 25 million euros – has played 24 matches: 20 in La Liga and four in the Copa del Rey. In the 1,323 minutes he was on the pitch, the midfielder recorded two assists.

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