Valencia are reportedly working on a financially structured plan to secure Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq on a permanent deal from Real Sociedad, as revealed by Soccernet.ng.
The 28-year-old forward joined Valencia on loan in January with an option to buy, and the club is now strategizing to make the move permanent despite their ongoing financial struggles.
Sadiq’s transfer valuation, set at €10 million (£8.5 million) by Real Sociedad, presents a challenge for Valencia due to their economic difficulties. A single lump-sum payment is beyond the club’s reach, prompting them to propose a more feasible payment structure to navigate La Liga’s financial regulations.
According to Elgoldigital, Valencia plans to spread the €10 million fee across five equal installments of €2 million each. These payments would be made over the next four years, starting this summer and running through the January 2028 transfer window. This structured approach would enable the Mestalla-based club to maintain financial stability while also reinforcing their squad during the summer transfer period.
However, this arrangement is unlikely to sit well with Real Sociedad. The Basque club originally paid €20 million to sign Sadiq from Almeria in 2022 and are reportedly seeking immediate funds to offset their financial investments. Despite this, Sociedad may find themselves with limited options if Valencia exercises the purchase clause in the loan agreement.
Complicating matters further, hidden clauses in Sadiq’s loan deal could potentially increase the overall cost of the transfer. These terms, if triggered, might influence Valencia’s ability to finalize the deal within their proposed framework.
Valencia’s creative financial maneuvering reflects their determination to secure the Nigerian international, who has shown promise since his arrival.
