Unai Núñez bids farewell to Valencia as Celta return looms | OneFootball

Unai Núñez bid farewell to Valencia and their supporters on Sunday, expressing gratitude for the chance to wear the shirt. He also lamented that the season did not finish with a place in the Conference League.

According to Superdeporte, the 29-year-old made 13 appearances under Corberán after arriving in the winter window, stepping in at both centre-back and right-back as injuries bit. His performances were solid in both roles.

All signs point to him returning to Celta de Vigo, who loaned him to Hellas Verona in the first half of the season and to Valencia in the second. Valencia hold an option to buy thought to be around 5 million.

It remains to be seen whether they will try to activate it, seek a reduction or move on. Ron Gourlay faces substantial rebuilding, particularly at the back.

With long-term injuries and contracts expiring, the only confirmed defensive addition so far is Justin de Haas. Núñez reflected on an intense spell of work and uncertainty that brought personal growth, and on discovering the club’s true scale from inside.

Source: Superdeporte