Valencia evaluates veteran central defender Chris Smalling as a free agent option
According to Marca, Valencia is evaluating 36-year-old English defender Chris Smalling as a free agent option to address defensive weaknesses following the summer transfer window. The club, which has limited financial resources for the upcoming January market, has a detailed technical report on Smalling, who last played for Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League.
Key facts
- 01Valencia's technical department has a detailed report on Smalling, noting his good physical condition and lack of major injuries in recent years.
- 02The club is facing a delicate sporting situation inherited from Ron Gourlay's planning, with Braulio Vázquez prioritizing a veteran defender due to limited funds.
- 03Smalling is currently a free agent after his contract with Al-Fayha F.C. concluded last summer.
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