Nigerian power! Official: Umar Sadiq joins Valencia
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Nigerian forward will continue his career at Valencia.
Details: Today, the official X (Twitter) page of Spanish side Valencia announced that 28-year-old Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq has officially become a new member of the team.
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Last season, Sadiq played for Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad. The loan deal cost "Los Che" €1.5 million, but now Valencia have decided to make Sadiq's transfer permanent for €5 million.
During his time at Valencia in the 2024/25 season, Sadiq made 19 appearances and scored 6 goals, convincing the management to pursue a full transfer.
This current season, Umar Sadiq has played 7 matches for Real Sociedad, scoring 1 goal and providing 2 assists.
According to Transfermarkt, Umar Sadiq's market value is estimated at €4 million.
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