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Ron Gourlay Starts at Valencia Focused on Key Loan and Contract Renewals

He arrived at Mestalla to seal the loan of goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala ahead of Valencia’s transfer deadline.

Ron Gourlay, nuevo CEO de Fútbol del Valencia CF, a su llegada a las oficinas del club, ayer. | J.M. LÓPEZ Y F. CALABUIG
Ron Gourlay, durante su etapa en el Chelsea
Los jugadores del Valencia CF en un entrenamiento de pretemporada
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Overview

  • Gourlay reported to Mestalla at 8:50 AM Tuesday after arriving in Valencia the previous afternoon to begin his role as Football CEO.
  • One of his first priorities is finalizing the loan of Julen Agirrezabala from Athletic Club, a deal weeks in the making.
  • He has scheduled meetings with the agents of Javi Guerra, César Tárrega and Diego López to secure their contract extensions.
  • Valencia’s only market moves under Gourlay to date have been the signing of Dani Raba and the renewal of Dimitri Foulquier.
  • After daily remote collaboration with coach Carlos Corberán, Gourlay is now assessing further reinforcements before the LaLiga season opener.