{"id":882731,"date":"2026-01-03T02:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T08:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/sadiq-umar-valencia-devise-new-strategy-to-pry-super-eagles-striker-from-real-sociedad\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T02:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T08:16:29","slug":"sadiq-umar-valencia-devise-new-strategy-to-pry-super-eagles-striker-from-real-sociedad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/03\/sadiq-umar-valencia-devise-new-strategy-to-pry-super-eagles-striker-from-real-sociedad\/","title":{"rendered":"Sadiq Umar: Valencia devise new strategy to pry Super Eagles striker from Real Sociedad"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Umar Sadiq regret after miss shot during LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves – Real Sociedad at the Estadio Mendizorroza. (Photo by Imago)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Spanish La Liga side Valencia have devised a new strategy to sign Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar<\/a> from Real Sociedad this month, Soccernet.ng reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u200bValencia head coach Carlos Corberan is eager to bolster his attack following a difficult first half of the season.<\/p>\n

Los Che currently sit 17th in the La Liga table, languishing with only 15 points from 17 matches. They have one of the poorest offensive records in the league, scoring just 16 goals so far. As such, the club views reinforcing the frontline as a top priority.<\/p>\n

Recall that \u200blast summer, Valencia were heavily linked with a permanent move for Sadiq<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Sadiq Umar for Valencia (Photo credit: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Nigerian international had spent the second half of last season on loan at the Mestalla, where he made a significant impact by netting six goals in 19 appearances.<\/p>\n

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Although Valencia were keen to retain his services, they failed in their attempt for a permanent transfer due to Real Sociedad\u2019s high valuation.<\/p>\n

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Super Eagles striker Sadiq Umar at Real Sociedad (Photo by Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bSadiq Umar joined Real Sociedad from Almeria three seasons ago in a deal worth \u20ac20 million. Although he was expected to be a marquee player for the club, injuries kept him sidelined for the better part of his first two seasons.<\/p>\n

Hence, his form dropped, meaning that he had to spend more time on the bench. As such, he went on a \u200bloan spell at Valencia.<\/p>\n

There, he showed glimpses of his old form, and even though Sadiq pushed for a permanent move to Valencia, their financial offer just fell short of what La Real wanted.<\/p>\n

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Sadiq Umar on the turf after missing a goal (Photo credit: Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, due to their problems this season, Valencia are returning with a fresh proposal for the Super Eagles striker.<\/p>\n

\u200bAccording to Fichajes<\/a>, Valencia are now pursuing a loan deal with a mandatory purchase option. While the exact figures are not confirmed, the total package could be worth around \u20ac4 million.<\/p>\n

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Umar Sadiq Sociedad Spanish LaLiga match between Real Sociedad \u2013 Villarreal CF at the Estadio de Anoeta (Photo by Imago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u200bThis offer might prove enticing for Real Sociedad, who are keen to offload, as for earns one of the highest wages even though he is not an important player for the club.<\/p>\n

\u200bValencia are desperate to finalize the deal quickly, and Sadiq will still be open to the move. If La Real find Valencia’s offer good enough, the transfer could be completed in the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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