A million miles from Valencia, Manuel Llorente is keeping a close eye on what is happening in the city. In between meeting after meeting with top political figures in Dubai, the Club's chairman is also finding time to deal with the media, who are interested in finding out what the third biggest club in Spain is looking for in the Middle East.
On Wednesday, following a dinner attended by the United Arab Emirates Sports Minister, Llorente made his position clear. "We are well aware of what is being reported in the press, but nobody has made us a serious offer. I'd like to make it clear that we are not for sale. We'd like to be linked to groups that appreciate the history and importance of the club."
Valencia has been front page news in various publications in Dubai. In the Emirates, contact has already been made with some very big companies in the search for partners and sponsorships. In fact, in the media there is talk of Valencia's debts, the unfinished stadium and Spain's third ''giant'' being strapped for cash. "Dubai is a brilliant example of what human effort can achieve".
"The other day we saw the tallest building in the world (Burj Khalifa) and we were blown away by it. People here are passionate about football and it would be a privilege to establish a base here. We have managed to cut our debt by €200 million euros, but we still need an injection of funds."
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Source: Marca
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