Baraja: “The fact that Mestalla supports us and spurs us on is invaluable”

Press conference prior to the LALIGA EA Sports Matchday 4 match against Villarreal CF
Rubén Baraja gave a press conference ahead of Valencia CF's LALIGA EA Sports Matchday 4 match against Villarreal CF, which will be played this Saturday at Mestalla.
Further movement in the transfer market
We can't know for sure. The club are working because there are always last-minute possibilities or alternatives, but I don't know. I'm focusing on tomorrow's match, which is very important for us. It's a derby and we're going to have a big team in front of us, so we have to concentrate on this.
His assessment of the transfer market
If there is one thing I hope and wish for, it is that we at least stay as we are right now. Within the situation that we were considering in preseason, one of the priorities was to maintain the block that we had last season and try to bring in players who could contribute or who provide different alternatives in some positions. That is what we have always tried to do, whilst seeking to have the best possible squad because the season is long, difficult and there are always inconveniences. A well-structured squad, with two players per position, always gives you solutions for that.
Samu Castillejo's situation
It is very simple: He knew what our thoughts were and we have been absolutely respectful of a player with a contract with Valencia CF. There was a deadline and I think that a solution has been reached, which the player and the club thought was the best. My information is that he will not stay with us and I wish him the best in the future. We all knew what the situation was and that a solution had to be found.
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