Marcos Andre: A disappointing signing in difficult times for Valencia
Last modified July 12, 2023 by Drafting Fesp
In a period of strong budgetary restrictions for Valencia, Marcos Andre he became the most expensive signing in that period. After winning the Copa del Rey in May of 2019, the club began to tighten its belt and reduce its expenses. Thierry was the last big signing in August 2019, Recommended by Lim's confidant, Jorge Mendes.
But nevertheless, since then, investment in promising players stopped. This summer it will be four years since that last great investment, Y Marcos André became the most outstanding signing, at a cost of 8,5 millions of euros.
The collapse of the market value of Marco André
But nevertheless, its performance has not lived up to expectations. It has gone from more to less. Currently, its market value has plummeted. Despite being a significant investment for a Valencia in a difficult situation, the operation was approved by the tycoon due to its five-year term, with affordable annual amortization and relatively low salary compared to previous club standards. His salary does not exceed four million euros per year in terms of “Fair Play”.
But nevertheless, sporting and financial performance has been deficient. At the moment, Marcos Andre has a market value of 2,5 millions of euros, far from the almost nine million that it was worth just two years ago. This represents another obstacle for Valencia, since there is still to be amortized 5,
There are already several summers trying to find a way out
In fact, Valencia tried to include him in an operation last summer, but the player was not willing to accept it, despite knowing that he had difficulties finding opportunities. This season, its performance has followed a downward trend, which represents another future planning problem for a financially affected Valencia. Both parties agree that it is necessary to part ways, but Valencia will not be able to recover the investment made. In the list of the most expensive signings, Andre Almeida He follows Marcos André with a transfer of eight million euros.
Valencia faces a significant financial challenge and will have to find solutions to deal with the consequences of this disappointing signing.. At a time when the club needs stability and sporting success, Marcos André's story becomes a reminder of the financial difficulties and questionable investment decisions that have plagued Valencia in recent years.
