Villarreal are so happy with Baena’s resolve to stay at the club that they proposed printing the player’s call-up on the back of the club’s shirts.
According to ESPN’s sources, Saudi club pro-league Al Ahli was in a position to ignite the release clause of 55 million euros ($57 million) and pay him 15 million euros ($15. 5 million) consisting of a 3-year contract to sign up for them.
However, Baena, 23, rejected the offer.
Villarreal tweeted Thursday night: “Done. From now on, loose screen printing on the jersey @alexbbaena in physical retail stores and online in purchases made and tomorrow. “
Fernando Roig, Villarreal executive, was extremely cheerful that Spanish foreigners remained in place.
“Ten days ago, he told us about this option through his agent,” Roig said. “But we won a first offer on Thursday. We refuse to negotiate. We have no replacement for him. Even if they had fulfilled the release clause, the player did not need to leave. He to stay and we are more than delighted with the resolution he made.
Baena’s mother, Sara Rodríguez, admitted that the resolution to reject a tempting is not easy.
“It’s a little hectic,” Rodriguez said around the past 12 hours. “There were meetings, talks, reflection, to have to decide. For Alex, making a resolution like this is complicated, because it’s something very sudden and it’s complicated for him.
“In the end, the one who did not leave, who was staying in his club, in Villarreal.
“He said that when he had to leave, if the opportunity arises, he sat down with the club and looked what was the most productive for both. For the club, there was somewhat boring that had to enter the winter market, and that is what is what They decided.
Produced for other young people from Villarreal, Baena obtained five goals and established another five in 19 appearances in the league this season.
A target of Barcelona, Baena has a contract with the Yellow Submarine until June 2028.