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Valencia signs Venezuelan youth defender Román Davis
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Valencia signs Venezuelan youth defender Román Davis

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Valencia CF has signed 18-year-old Venezuelan right-back Román Davis on loan with an option to buy.
  • Davis will reinforce the U19 and Valencia Mestalla teams, playing in the fourth tier of Spanish football.
  • The young player, who has represented Venezuela at U17 and U20 levels, aims to reach Valencia's first team.

Spanish football club Valencia CF has bolstered its youth ranks by signing 18-year-old Venezuelan right-back Román Davis. The promising defender arrives on loan from Universidad Central de Venezuela, with the club holding an option to purchase him permanently. Davis is set to reinforce the right flank for both Valencia's U19 team and Valencia Mestalla, the club's reserve team competing in the Segunda RFEF, the fourth tier of Spanish football.

Being here is a dream, I have always waited for this opportunity, and to arrive at Valencia was crazy, something incredible. I want to take advantage of everything the club offers me, the support, the facilities, and give them my best too. They have treated me very well, I have met incredible people.

— Román DavisDavis expressing his excitement and gratitude upon joining Valencia CF.

Davis, who spent last season with Caracas FC after developing at Deportivo Miranda, is described by the club as a "right-back with long runs and great physical strength." He has already gained international experience, having represented Venezuela at the U17 World Cup in Qatar and currently being a member of the U20 squad.

Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity, Davis stated, "Being here is a dream, I have always waited for this opportunity, and to arrive at Valencia was crazy, something incredible. I want to take advantage of everything the club offers me, the support, the facilities, and give them my best too. They have treated me very well, I have met incredible people."

My plan, my idea, my dream is to keep growing as a player. Valencia is a great club that I always wanted to be a part of, and here I am.

— Román DavisDavis discussing his personal aspirations after signing with Valencia.

The young player outlined his ambitions, saying, "My plan, my idea, my dream is to keep growing as a player. Valencia is a great club that I always wanted to be a part of, and here I am." He described himself as a "versatile player with great" attacking and defensive capabilities. On a team level, Davis aims to contribute significantly and help the team achieve its goals, while individually, his ultimate objective is to break into Valencia's first team and establish himself there.

I am a versatile player with great ida y vuelta.

— Román DavisDavis describing his playing style.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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