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Valencia CF has reactivated its interest in Julen Agirrezabala, the goalkeeper of Athletic Club, for the season. According to sources close to the sports management of Valencia, the young Basque goalkeeper is on the list of potential reinforcements to strengthen a position that the club considers a priority for the next project.

So far, the between the parties has been initial and without significant progress. There is no formal proposal on the table or ongoing negotiations, but the interest of the Valencia club is firm. Agirrezabala, with a contract valid until 2027 and with significant minutes in recent campaigns at San Mamés, fits the profile that Valencia is looking for: youth, talent, and experience at the elite level.

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Meanwhile, the option to incorporate Joan García (Barcelona's new g) has been put on hold and is currently perceived as an inactive route. This has led the sports management of Valencia to explore other alternatives, with Agirrezabala's option being one of the most attractive at the moment.

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• Julen - VCF's harmony is total, and the Athletic Club goalkeeper prioritizes playing next season at Valencia CF.

• He also has interests from within LaLiga.

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However, in Bilbao, a short-term departure is not being considered. The goalkeeper's continuity depends on multiple factors, including the role that the player himself wants to take on and the conditions that the interested club can offer. Currently, according to 'LaGrada914,' the goalkeeper is very interested in Valencia's offer. At the moment, everything remains in an exploratory phase, but at Mestalla, the first step has already been taken.

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