Atletico Madrid face another defensive injury concern ahead of a key week of matches with Gabriel Paulista struggling. Veteran defender Paulista completed a January transfer move from Valencia to cover a squad spot in Diego Simeone’s plans.
Valencia coach Ruben Baraja has explained the departure of Gabriel Paulista. The defender left for Atletico Madrid this week. Baraja said: The club set out some guidelines in the transfer market, as they did in the summer, in which economic adjustments that I am not in charge of had to be made, and the club transmitted the message.
Atletico Madrid face a make or break La Liga weekend as they head to rivals Real Madrid. Los Rojiblancos find themselves on the fringes of the title race with a 10 point gap separating them from Carlo Ancelotti’s leaders.
Gabriel Paulista is delighted with his move to Atletico Madrid. The veteran defender joins Atletico on a free transfer after terminating his contract by Valencia by mutual consent.
Atletico Madrid are closing on a deal for Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista. Gabriel comes off contract at the end of the season and has already rejected an approach from Besiktas.
Valencia coach Ruben Baraja defended his players after defeat at Getafe on Friday night. Los Che lost 1-0 via Borja Mayoral's late winner for Getafe. Valencia had Gabriel Paulista and Javi Guerra sent off on the night.
Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista had no complaints after defeat at Real Betis on Sunday. Betis were comfortable 3-0 winners on the day. Paulista said: "It was a very difficult game, in which we started well defensively, with a lot of control.
Valencia defender Gabriel Paulista has apologised for clashing with a fan during their preseason defeat to Aston Villa. Los Che lost 2-1 at the Mestalla to Villa on Saturday.
It is likely to be another summer where Valencia are active in the transfer market, with significant departures expected in particular. Giorgi Mamardashvili and Yunus Musah have both been heavily linked with moves away, with a host of clubs across Europe interested in both, with Valencia likely to accept €25m for each player.
Valencia have been in the middle of the storm following the racist abuse towards Vinicius Junior last Sunday. Los Che have felt harshly treated by the media and the international reaction, with coach Ruben Baraja has said the sanctions were overly harsh.
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