First signing sealed: De Haas arrives from Famalicão
Justin De Haas is your first confirmed arrival for next season. The Dutch central defender said his goodbyes to Famalicão and will join Valencia on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer (2).
At 25, he brings Primeira Liga experience – 62 appearances across two seasons in Portugal. He is expected to sign a four-year deal.
A left-footed center-back who can also fill in at left-back, De Haas addresses a position Peter Lim's board has left thin for too long. No fee, low risk, sensible business.
Bellari returns, but will he stay?
Hamza Bellari is back at Paterna after helping Eldense win promotion to the Segunda División. The 20-year-old winger spent last season on loan and impressed enough to raise the question: does he have a place in the first team, or is he a sellable asset? (1)
Valencia's sporting direction has not made a decision yet. With the club's financial reality, a good loan spell often means a market opportunity rather than a squad integration – fans will watch this one closely.
Nou Mestalla milestone: compression ring installed
The final compression ring was lifted into place at the Nou Mestalla construction site – a key structural step that completes the roof's support system (3). Video footage shows the ring being hoisted into position.
The stadium, dormant for over a decade, is now visibly moving forward. The current timeline targets a 2027 opening, though Valencia supporters have learned to take any Nou Mestalla deadline with a heavy dose of skepticism.