Newcastle Scouts Monitor Valencia Wonderkid David Otorbi at Racing Santander

Newcastle United scouts attended Valencia’s Segunda División fixture against Racing de Santander at El Sardinero stadium to monitor 18-year-old forward David Otorbi, MARCA reported.

Scouting Mission at El Sardinero

Two representatives from Newcastle United traveled to Cantabria specifically to observe Otorbi’s development during Valencia’s league match. The English club’s staff took detailed notes in the stadium’s VIP area as the academy graduate entered the contest as a substitute, continuing a trend of recent impactful appearances off the bench under the club’s coaching staff.

Otorbi made an immediate impact upon entering the match, attacking the right flank with several successful dribbles past defenders. He then moved inside to meet an assist from teammate Javi Guerra, slotting home his debut goal for the Valencia first team. In the closing moments of the fixture, the teenager beat his marker along the endline to deliver a pass across the face of goal to Hugo Duro, though the opportunity was missed.

Character Tested in Cantabria

Beyond his technical contributions on the wing, club scouts noted the teenager’s competitive temperament during a physical duel with Racing de Santander’s left-back. Despite turning 19 years old this week, the winger did not back down from the physical contest throughout his time on the pitch.

Valencia secured Otorbi’s long-term future earlier this year, agreeing to a contract extension in April that runs through June 2028. The agreement includes a unilateral option for Valencia to extend the winger’s deal for an additional three seasons.

Academy Rotation Under Aguirre

Otorbi stood out as the only member of Valencia’s surging youth contingent to feature in manager Javier Aguirre’s squad selection for the fixture in Santander. Aaron Mayol, who started the previous two matches and contributed a goal and an assist, alongside Aimar Blázquez, who appeared as a substitute against Real Sociedad at Mestalla, remained on the bench without seeing playing time.

The draw leaves Valencia’s youthful squad preparing for their next fixture as the club balances the integration of its academy graduates with the demands of the league campaign.