Elche keep Valera until 2027, causing Brugge's plans to stall

The 24‑year‑old Spanish Germán Valera is under contract with Elche CF until June 2027, with an additional season that can be activated under certain conditions. This long duration makes an immediate departure option for Club Brugge difficult. Valera has played a key role since his arrival.

Contract until June 2027

Valera initially arrived at Elche on loan in 2024 and was permanently signed a year later. The contract now provides a fixed period until June 2027, after which an optional extra year can follow if the conditions are met. This structure underscores Elche's intention to retain the player in the long term.

Elche wants to keep Valera

Elche‑chairman Joaquín Buitrago confirmed that there is interest, but made it clear that the club absolutely wants to keep the winger. “Elche's goal is to keep a player as important as Germán Valera with us,” he said. Buitrago indicated that he is optimistic about a longer stay, without making hasty decisions.

Club Brugge continues to monitor Valera, but must take into account the competition from Sporting CP. According to Cadena SER, the Belgian club is explicitly interested, but Elche's stance makes a quick transfer unlikely.

Valera has made a crucial contribution since his arrival: he helped Elche last season achieve promotion to La Liga and recently scored in a victory against Espanyol. His development into an important piece strengthens the club's desire to keep him longer.

Buitrago emphasized that Elche does not want to put players under pressure during contract talks and that the club operates within clear budgetary limits. This financial reality plays a role in any negotiations for a new contract for Valera.

For Club Brugge, this means that interest in Valera is now tempered by Elche's clear intention to retain the winger. The situation illustrates how contract length and club policy influence the transfer market in Spain.