Valencia face a challenging decision regarding the availability of striker Umar Sadiq ahead of their upcoming clash with Real Sociedad on Sunday.
The Super Eagles striker completed a loan transfer from Real Sociedad to Valencia in early January, with an option for the Spanish club to make the move permanent.
Sadiq has since made two appearances for Los Ches, marking his second match with a goal in Valencia's 2-0 victory over Ourense in a Copa del Rey fixture, thus ending a personal 10-month goal drought.
However, the 27-year-old could be unavailable for the match against his parent club due to a ‘fear clause' in his contract, which prevents him from facing his former team.
Why Sadiq could be sidelined against Real Sociedad
Umar Sadiq's potential absence from Valencia's upcoming clash with Real Sociedad hinges on a ‘fear clause' in his contract, which prevents him from playing against his parent club.
This clause, commonly included in loan agreements, is designed to protect the parent club from the risk of their player facing them in a competitive match.
To make Sadiq eligible for selection, Valencia would need to pay a fee between €200,000 and €300,000, a decision the club is reportedly weighing.
Sadiq joined the San Sebastián outfit two seasons ago for a transfer fee of €20 million but faced difficulties in securing a regular starting position at the Basque club.
According to reports from Spain, Valencia and Real Sociedad have reportedly reached an agreement for a transfer fee of €10 million, contingent on the forward's successful performance at Mestalla.
