Valencia have officially announced the signing of Dutch centre-back Justin de Haas until 2030, formalising a move first teased by CEO Ron Gourlay back in February.

The Zaandam-born defender (1/2/2000) has committed his future to the club for the next four seasons. He makes the move to La Liga following a successful stint at Famalicao, where he became a cornerstone of their Portuguese side after arriving in 2023.

The 25-26 campaign saw De Haas reach new heights as the Portuguese outfit clinched a fifth-place finish. The defender featured in 33 matches, remarkably starting every game and playing every single minute, while also contributing 6 goals from the back.

A former youth international for the Netherlands at U16, U17, and U18 levels, Valencia’s newest recruit boasts an elite pedigree. He developed through the academies of AZ Alkmaar, PSV Eindhoven, and Dinamo Zagreb before securing his professional breakthrough in Croatia with NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.

In their official statement, Valencia highlighted the player's ability to build play from deep as a left-sided specialist, as well as his tactical discipline in defensive transitions.

"His physical presence (1.94 metres tall) and technical comfort on the ball make him a modern centre-back capable of bringing reliability, solidity, balance, and progression to the Valencia backline," the club noted.

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