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Luis Rioja Transfer from Deportivo Alavés to Valencia
Luis Rioja signed with Valencia for two seasons until 2026, with a third optional season. The transfer was completed quickly, with Rioja undergoing a thorough medical examination and signing the contracts. He will be presented to the media next week at Mestalla.
Luis Rioja, a 30-year-old winger, is set to sign a three-year contract with Valencia. Despite a prolonged summer negotiation, the transfer fee of 1.5 million euros demanded by Alavés was finally met. The player expressed his readiness to make an impact this season.
Valencia has signed Luis Rioja from Alavés for 1.5 million euros plus variables. The player signs for three seasons, addressing Valencia's issues on the wings that Baraja struggled to solve due to lack of players and injuries. The attacker landed at Manises airport at 2 PM today.
Luis Rioja is set to join Valencia from Alavés for three seasons. The transfer has been in the works for over two months as Valencia aims to address their shortage of wingers. Rioja, 30, has spent the last four seasons at Alavés. The transfer fee is reported to be around 1.5 million euros. Valencia had only one fit winger, Diego López, and had to use Rafa Mir as a right winger in their first league match due to injuries to Fran Pérez and Sergi Canós.
Valencia has an agreement in principle for Luis Rioja but has not been able to make a formal offer due to salary cap constraints.
Valencia was expected to sign an offensive reinforcement, specifically mentioning Luis Rioja or another winger.
Valencia is interested in signing Luis Rioja in the coming days. Luis Rioja is a priority for Rubén Baraja, who needs wingers after the departure of Peter Federico and the absence of Diego López. However, Valencia has not yet contacted Alavés. Luis Rioja has expressed his desire to move to a specific club, but no further details are available. Valencia is aware of the conditions for the transfer, which would be around 1.5 to 2 million euros. Rioja has one year left on his contract with Alavés.
Luis Rioja is expected to join Valencia, making space for Tomás Conechny in Alavés.
Baraja will give the official approval for the footballer. Lim needs to approve the offer presented to Alavés. Valencia knows the amount Alavés would accept. Rioja's contract ends on June 30, 2025. Alavés assumes Rioja will leave this summer and will try to get something for him.
The operation for Luis Rioja will be set in motion once Rubén Baraja gives the thumbs up. The process involves communication first via Singapore and then with Alavés.
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