Nico Otamendi prepares for Copa America final

Nico Otamendi is preparing for the Copa America final (Saturday against Chile, 10:00 PM) isolated from his future. But this is something he has to resolve and his intention is to do it before July 27th, the day he has to join Valencia's training. Real Madrid has Otamendi as a backup waiting for Sergio Ramos' departure (or not). Just like Manchester United and City.

In Valencia, the social situation is hot, partly because of Otamendi. Unless he finalizes his farewell from Mestalla due to the impossible coexistence with Nuno and Lim's bet on the Portuguese, it has long been suspected that Mendes, Lim's friend and partner, is behind the conviction and desire of Otamendi to leave Mestalla this summer.

Furthermore, Eugenio López, the agent of the defender, has spoken more with Mendes about Otamendi in recent months than with anyone directly employed by Valencia. But Salvo recently said that Lim would demand a "minimum of 50 million for Otamendi", his release clause, and that now conditions Lim. Just yesterday, Layhoon Chan, the president, emphasized that the Argentine's price is those 50 million. Valencia fans are confused and if Otamendi were to be sold for less than his release clause, Lim's project would be affected. Florentino's relationship with Lim is cordial and negotiating for Otamendi would not be a problem. There is a direct line of communication...

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