Valencia reactivates another route after the unexpected twist on the full-back position

Valencia CF

The planning of the Valencia for the right-back spot has taken a dramatic turn in just a few hours. When the arrival of Thomas Meunier seemed to be on track, the Belgian international changed course at the last moment to accept an offer from the Sunderland. That move has forced the Mestalla club to immediately review the options it had kept in reserve.

Among the names returning to the spotlight, William Mikelbrencis stands out. The Frenchman, 22 years old, saw out his contract with the Hamburgo at the end of last season and is currently without a club, a detail that fits Valencia's delicate financial situation. The sporting department had already been handling positive reports about the defender for weeks, although the priority had been to close Meunier first.

The club also tried to recover the possibility of signing Andrés García, an operation that was already well advanced with the Getafe. However, that alternative also failed to materialize, and Valencia has had to keep exploring the market.

In this scenario, Mikelbrencis ticks several boxes that play in his favor because he can arrive without a transfer fee and his wages fit better within the club's financial limits. All of this places him among the most serious candidates to strengthen Carlos Corberán's squad.

Another player the coach likes is Dajiro Chirino, from Almería. His profile is convincing on the sporting side, but the deal has a major obstacle: the Andalusian side would demand a transfer fee that the Valencia are not in a position to take on.

The unexpected departure of Meunier has completely changed the roadmap and forces Valencia to find a quick solution for a position that has now become one of the top priorities of the summer.