Corberán draws the line: Duro and Pepelu not for sale
Carlos Corberán has told the club's executives exactly what he wants – Hugo Duro and Pepelu must stay. The Valencia manager considers both players non-negotiable for next season, despite the club's ongoing financial struggles. No transfer fees, no replacements. He wants his core intact (1).
The message is clear: if Corberán is being asked to build something, he needs his pillars. That kind of clarity has been rare around Mestalla lately.
For a club finishing 9th on 49 points with a negative goal difference, stability matters more than any quick sale. Keep the spine, fix the margins.
Monaco pass on Casadó – and that's fine by Barça
AS Monaco have dropped their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó. The 22-year-old made it clear where his heart is: "Whenever there is the possibility of wearing this shirt and this crest, it will be my priority" (2).
No direct impact on Valencia, though the story carries a Mestalla footnote – Casadó's photo at the stadium during a Valencia–Barça match made the rounds. Small world.