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The arrival of Joao Cancelo at Mestalla would give rise to a possible domino effect in the Valencia squad that could result in the departure of several players. But for this to happen, the Valencia club would have to assume an extra expense proposed by Inter Milan to allow the Portuguese player to return to the capital of Turia.

According to Plaza Deportiva, the neroazzurri, through Piero Ausilio, have requested financial compensation to allow the player to return to Valencia earlier than agreed, thus breaking the agreement between clubs. This decision will have to be made by the Valencia offices, considering whether they want to recover this versatile player who can act as a full-back or winger, and who also has the approval of Marcelino García Toral to become part of the current squad. This move, if it occurs, could activate several departures.

In particular, it will give the green light to the departure of Nacho Vidal and Nacho Gil from the Valencia team, although this would only happen on loan. In the case of the right-back, he has lost his place as a competitor to Martín Montoya and even the role of substitute for the Catalan, being overtaken by Rubén Vezo. This makes his departure possible even if the return of Cancelo is not completed. In Valencia, they consider that the player has potential but needs to improve a lot to be able to occupy the Mestalla lane.

For Nacho Gil, the situation entirely depends on whether the Portuguese player's recovery takes place. If so, he would lose the current prominence and a departure would be chosen to allow the player to continue with the upward progression he had accustomed to during his time with the first team.

A Band for the Future

While the presence on the right side of Mestalla is being debated for the rest of the season, candidates are being sought to provide better solutions for the next campaign. That's why Vicente Rodríguez was present at the Ciutat de Valencia match, where he could witness the performance of Hugo Mallo and Jonny, who are on the Valencia agenda, as reported by Súper Deporte. These two options could potentially occupy the right-back position for Valencia in the future.