Overview

• Valencia CF is finalizing the acquisition of central defender José Manuel Arias Copete from Real Mallorca for the 2025-26 season.
• Transfer fee negotiations have moved from an initial €2 million offer to a mutually approved sum exceeding €3 million.
• The sale of academy graduate Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal for over €20 million provided the financial backing for Copete's move.
• Copete's absence from Real Mallorca's recent preseason friendly has been interpreted as a sign of his impending transfer.
• Coach Carlos Corberán has cleared Copete as a defensive reinforcement but has urged the club to sign an additional centre-back.