Spanish La Liga club Valencia have made their first signing under new head coach Carlos Corberan, bringing in Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq on loan from Real Sociedad. The transfer marks a fresh chapter for both the player and the club, as Valencia aim to bolster their attack after a challenging start to the season.
Sadiq, 27, has been struggling to make an impact at Real Sociedad since an unfortunate injury in 2022 sidelined him just as he was about to make his mark. Despite his potential, the forward was limited to only three goals last season, and Real Sociedad has made it clear they were ready to part ways with the player. With the move now official, Sadiq joins Valencia on loan until the end of the current campaign.
As part of the deal, Valencia have secured a purchase option for less than €10 million in the upcoming summer window. The club has also agreed to pay a €1 million loan fee for the striker, who will look to revive his career and help Valencia in their bid to improve on a poor attacking record. The team has scored just 17 goals in 18 league games so far this season, and Corberan, who has recently taken the managerial reins, will be hoping Sadiq can provide the spark needed to turn their fortunes around.
This move represents a significant opportunity for the Super Eagles forward, who will now have the chance to showcase his abilities in La Liga and prove his worth to Valencia and potential suitors.
