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Valencia manager Carlos Corber\u00e1n has heaped praise on Super Eagles<\/a> midfielder Christantus Uche ahead of Friday night\u2019s La Liga encounter with Getafe at the Mestalla, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Getafe<\/a> travel to Valencia with maximum points after back-to-back away wins to start the season.<\/p>\n Uche stole the headlines on the opening weekend, delivering a commanding performance in the 2-0 victory over Celta Vigo.<\/a><\/p>\n Jos\u00e9 Bordal\u00e1s\u2019 men then followed up with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sevilla, setting them up as one of the early surprise packages of the campaign.<\/p>\n For Getafe, the good news continues.<\/p>\n Despite strong transfer speculation, Christantus Uche<\/a> is available to feature against Valencia. The Nigerian was expected to be in England this weekend, completing a medical ahead of a \u20ac20m move to Wolves<\/a> after both clubs reached an agreement.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n However, the 22-year-old versatile forward turned down the deal, opting instead to stay in Spain for at least one more season. His decision came despite interest from AC Milan, Crystal Palace, and Serie B side Como.<\/a><\/p>\n Uche, who scored four goals and provided six assists in 33 league appearances during his debut La Liga campaign, has chosen stability over a high-profile switch.<\/p>\n Valencia boss Corber\u00e1n insists Uche\u2019s presence changes nothing in his tactical planning but admitted he holds the forward in high regard.<\/p>\n \u201cUche played the two previous matches with them and has proven to be a very important player,\u201d Corber\u00e1n told MD<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cHe’s a player who has proven his worth in the First Division and who Premier League clubs have wanted. When you face top-level players, it only increases your motivation and the demand to give your best.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Getafe\u2019s third consecutive away fixture promises to be another stern test, with Uche once again the player to watch.<\/p>\n The youngster’s pace, strength, and creativity make him a constant threat, and Bordal\u00e1s will be counting on his Nigerian forward to keep their perfect start alive against Corber\u00e1n\u2019s Valencia.<\/p>\n In the meantime, Wolves must wait, while La Liga continues to enjoy one of its most exciting young attackers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/bZHxXC-BWag1gjZRoKBrFpdxTL0=\/750x938\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2FGZicsq9XEAg-rw5.jpeg\")
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Soccer What Corber\u00e1n said of Super Eagles and Getafe star Uche<\/h2>\n
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