Valencia CF: Corberán assesses Ryunosuke Sato ahead of LaLiga opener | OneFootball

Carlos Corberán has assessed new signing Ryunosuke Sato ahead of Valencia’s LaLiga opener, highlighting the teenager’s versatility.

As reported by Superdeporte, Corberán addressed the media on Friday in his first press conference of 2026-27. He reviewed the squad and discussed Sato’s early impact.

The 19-year-old Japanese midfielder has impressed since arriving at Mestalla. He scored two goals in pre-season and linked well with Javi Guerra. His steady adaptation and bond with the dressing room have quickly endeared him to supporters.

Corberán stressed Sato can operate across the pitch, on the left, right, as a No 10 and even out wide. He views that flexibility as valuable when tailoring the side to specific needs.

All signs point to Sato potentially featuring from the opening match, with RC Celta at Mestalla the likely stage for a first league outing. His signing initially surprised, but pre-season has lifted excitement around him. Corberán said a willingness to adapt to the team’s needs makes them better.

Source: Superdeporte

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