Saravia Joins Valencia After Atletico Mineiro Departure

A free agent following his release from Atletico Mineiro, Saravia has officially joined Valencia for the remainder of the season.

Excitement for the New Opportunity

The 32-year-old expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I’m happy, very happy for this opportunity at the club and very motivated for what’s to come.”

He continued, “The feeling is very good… I had other interesting offers, but when Valencia approach me, I didn’t think twice.”

Commitment to Contribute

Saravia emphasized his determination by saying, “It’s a very important opportunity for me … My goal will always be to give my best.”

He described his versatility on the field: “I’m a defender capable of playing both as a right-back and as a right-sided center-back… I’m quite aggressive, I enjoy taking the lead, and I have a winning mentality. I hope to make a positive contribution to the club.”

Celebrating a Rich History

The player also reflected on Valencia’s connection to Argentine football, noting, “Valencia has a very special history with players from Córdoba. Kempes, Aimar, Beltrán, and now I join them… Argentine players possess unique qualities: they are diligent, full of character, and driven to succeed.”