Valencia CF18 February 2026

C. Rivero: “This renewal is a show of trust. I know what it means to represent this Club and the jersey we wear”

First statements from the Valencia CF goalkeeper after his renewal

The goalkeeper from Gandía, Cristian Rivero, speaks to VCF Media after his renewal until 2027 with Valencia CF. A renewal that shows the Club’s trust in him. In this interview, the Valencia CF goalkeeper shows himself very happy to be able to continue with his dream of defending the Valencia CF crest.

Renewal

“I’m very happy. It’s a show of trust. Valencia CF is my home since I was 10 years old and I’ve been here ever since. I know what it means to represent this Club and the jersey we wear. My dream has always been to be a Valencia CF player. Since I was a kid, it was instilled in me. I was clear about it, I have always wanted to defend the Valencia CF goal.”

Role in the team

“Now, I have the role of keeping everyone ‘switched on’ and adding, both on and off the pitch, and I’m happy.”

Collective challenge

“The squad knows it. We really want to turn the situation around and we are working on it.”

Message to the fans

“Trust us, together we can push this forward.”

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