Almeida says no to Swansea, waiting for a better option
The Portuguese midfielder rejects the Championship side's offer despite Valencia's pressure, confident a more attractive proposal will arrive in the coming weeks.
André Almeida stands firm in his rejection of Swansea's proposal, according to MARCA. Despite efforts from manager Corberán and CEO Gourlay—who even called him personally last night to persuade him—the Portuguese midfielder is not budging on the Championship offer.
Valencia has a deal in place with the Welsh club worth around €3.5 million plus performance-related add-ons of €2 million if they are promoted to the Premier League. However, Almeida prefers to wait: there are 25 days of the transfer window remaining and he believes something better could emerge. Celta Vigo remains a realistic alternative the player is open to, with both sides waiting for outgoing deals to progress.
With a contract running until 2029 on good terms, the midfielder is looking for a project that truly motivates him. For now, he is training away from the squad as a pressure tactic by the club, which will continue to push for him to reconsider.
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