Valencia CF is closing in on the signing of Girona right-back Arnau Martínez after submitting an improved transfer offer, according to reports from Spain. The Mestalla club has reportedly agreed on personal terms with the young captain on a long-term contract spanning five seasons, with negotiations between the two clubs advancing rapidly toward a final agreement.
Improved Bid Nears Agreement
The upgraded numbers come after initial resistance from the Catalan club over facilitating the departure of their young defender.
Journalist Matteo Moretto reported that Valencia chief Ron Gourlay pushed the negotiations forward by tailoring the bid to edge closer to Girona’s initial valuations. The structural improvements in the package make a final settlement increasingly likely as talks continue.
Contract Terms and Squad Fit
Arnau Martínez has reportedly accepted the framework of a five-year contract that features a progressive salary structure.
The impending arrival would give manager Rubén Corberán a second distinct profile at right-back following the recent addition of Pablo Maffeo, who was officially presented to supporters at Mestalla.
Administrative Hurdle Cleared
Both clubs are working to finalize the remaining administrative details of the transfer. With personal terms already settled weeks in advance and the financial framework of the offer satisfying core demands, an official announcement could arrive imminently.
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