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The midfielder renewed his contract last year and says his immediate focus is on Valencia and Spain’s World Cup preparations.

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Javi Guerra has moved to calm speculation around his future by telling Valencia supporters that he wants to stay at the club, despite reported interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Atlético de Madrid.

The midfielder has been linked with several major clubs after a strong end to the season, but his public message was reassuring for Valencia.

Guerra renewed his contract until 2029 last year after lengthy talks, and the club’s current stance is that he will be a central figure in the 2026/27 season.

“I have a contract,” he wrote on social media. “I renewed last year. It’s clear that I want to stay here (at Valencia CF).”

Guerra, who is valued at around €25m, reportedly has a €100m release clause and that’s the price Valencia want before they will consider any sort of sale.

The 23-year-old’s final weeks of the season were ‘significant’ according to media in the country, and largely responsible for the interest in him now.

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In Valencia’s last four league matches, he scored three goals and provided three assists, helping Carlos Corberán’s side move away from the relegation zone and a late fight for European places on the final day.

His performances have also earned him involvement with Spain ahead of the World Cup.

Guerra has joined the group of support players working with Luis de la Fuente’s senior squad at Las Rozas as Spain prepare for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. It’s the same sort of role that Ethan Nwaneri has been called up to play with England.

“I’m happy because it’s a dream I had since I was little and nothing now has to be enjoyed,” Guerra said.

Guerra remains a name to watch only if Valencia’s stance changes or a club decides to meet the financial demands attached to him, which seems unlikely. Nobody is paying his clause as it stands and that is said to be the only fee Valencia would entertain.

For now, the midfielder’s own message is clear enough. He has a contract, he has a role at Valencia, and he wants to stay.

What Valencia would say, however, to a club offering €50m or so for him remains to be seen.