Valencia<\/a> are planning to sign Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq<\/a> on a permanent deal from Real Sociedad<\/a> by structuring a financially astute payment plan to navigate their ongoing financial struggles, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>. <\/p>\n The 28-year-old forward joined the Spanish club on loan in January with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season. <\/p>\n However, with Valencia still battling economic difficulties, meeting Real Sociedad\u2019s \u20ac10m (\u00a38.5m) valuation of Sadiq in one lump sum would have posed a significant challenge.<\/p>\n Now, the Mestalla outfit are working on a proposal to spread the payment across five instalments, making the deal more manageable over the next four years, according to Elgoldigital<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a1\u00bfPERO QU\u00c9 HICISTE, SADIQ?! #LaLigaHighlights<\/a>#ADNVCF<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/P3VtDfhlxf<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Valencia CF (@valenciacf) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Valencia\u2019s plan would see the \u20ac10m transfer fee paid in five equal parts of \u20ac2m each, running from this summer until the January 2028 transfer window.<\/p>\n The arrangement would give the club room to reinforce their squad in the summer while staying within La Liga\u2019s<\/a> strict financial controls.<\/p>\n Despite the structured approach, the offer is unlikely to please Real Sociedad, who had paid \u20ac20m to sign Sadiq from Almeria<\/a> in 2022. The Basque club are seeking immediate funds to offset their own investments but may have little choice if Valencia exercise their purchase option.<\/p>\n Additionally, secret clauses inserted into the loan deal could increase the overall cost of the transfer.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/strong><\/p>\n Valencia already paid an initial \u20ac500,000 loan fee to Sociedad, which will be deducted from the final price if the purchase option is triggered.<\/p>\n Sociedad would be entitled to an extra \u20ac1m in performance-related bonuses \u2014 \u20ac500,000 if Sadiq plays more than 60% of the minutes from matchday 19 onwards, and another \u20ac500,000 if Valencia avoid relegation.<\/p>\n \u2014 LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) March 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n If all clauses are triggered, the total outlay could rise to \u20ac11m, although Valencia will ultimately pay \u20ac10.5m factoring in the upfront loan fee.<\/p>\n After enduring a difficult spell at Real Sociedad, where a long-term injury hampered his progress, Sadiq has shown glimpses of his best form at Valencia.<\/p>\n The Nigerian striker has scored three goals in six La Liga appearances since arriving at Mestalla, helping the club\u2019s battle against relegation.<\/p>\n His performances have not gone unnoticed at international level either. New Nigeria head coach Eric Chelle<\/a> named Sadiq in his provisional 39-man squad for this month\u2019s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n Official: Osimhen, Lookman, Ndidi in Eric Chelle\u2019s first Super Eagles squad for Rwanda, Zimbabwe (FULL LIST) Super Eagles pic.twitter.com\/LZyhoWdfso<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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