Valencia CF signs Dutch defender Justin de Haas until 2030
Valencia CF officially announced the signing of Dutch center-back Justin de Haas on a free transfer from Portuguese club Famalicão, with a contract running until June 2030. The 26-year-old, who played 33 league matches as a starter last season and scored six goals, joins as the first reinforcement for the 2026-27 season under manager Carlos Corberán. De Haas is noted for his ball-playing ability, aerial prowess, and left-footed defensive skills.
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Justin de Haas Presented as Valencia's First Summer Signing
Valencia CF officially presented Dutch center-back Justin de Haas as their first signing of the summer transfer window on July 3, 2026. The 25-year-old defender arrived on a free transfer from Portuguese club Famalicão, signing a contract until 2030. During his introductory press conference at Mestalla, de Haas described himself as a 'ball-playing center-back' who excels in building play from the back and in one-on-one duels. He acknowledged interest from Valencia in January but stated he wanted to finish his three-year stint in Portugal properly. De Haas expressed his ambition to earn a starting spot under coach Carlos Corberán and help restore the club's winning history. He becomes the eighth Dutch player to represent Valencia, following in the footsteps of notable compatriots, and vowed to fight to become a great player for the club.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaJustin de Haas Presented at Valencia, Describes Himself as Ball-Playing Center-Back
Valencia CF has officially presented Justin de Haas as their first summer signing. The Dutch defender arrived on a free transfer from Portuguese side Famalicão and signed a contract until 2030. In his introductory press conference at Mestalla, de Haas described himself as a 'ball-playing center-back' who excels in build-up play and one-on-one duels. He acknowledged offers in January but opted to finish his campaign in Portugal. De Haas becomes the eighth Dutch player in Valencia's history and aims to integrate quickly under coach Carlos Corberán, helping the club revive its winning tradition.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaJustin de Haas: 'I am a ball-playing center-back' — Dutch defender joins Valencia on free transfer
Valencia's first summer signing, Justin de Haas, was officially presented at Mestalla after joining as a free agent from Portuguese side Famalicão. The Dutch center-back signed a contract until 2030 and expressed his ambition to earn a starting spot under coach Carlos Corberán. De Haas stated that he was first contacted last season and that he could not turn down a club like Valencia. He defined himself as a ball-playing central defender who excels in building play from the back and in one-on-one duels. He acknowledged there were offers in January but his previous club blocked the move. De Haas aims to help Valencia reclaim its winning history and contribute to the team's offensive game.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaValencia Officializes First Summer Signing: Dutch Defender Justin de Haas
Valencia CF has announced its first signing of the summer transfer window, securing Dutch center-back Justin de Haas from Portuguese side Famalicão. The 25-year-old defender signed a contract running until June 2030. De Haas arrives after an outstanding season in the Portuguese league, where he was an undisputed starter in 33 matches, playing the full 90 minutes each time and scoring six goals—an unusual tally for a center-back. The signing, previously hinted at by the club's director of football Ron Gourlay, was finalized on Wednesday. The club praised the 1.94-meter-tall defender for his ability to initiate play from the left side of defense, his defensive effectiveness, ball handling, and physical presence. De Haas, a former youth player for AZ Alkmaar, PSV Eindhoven, and Dinamo Zagreb, has also represented the Netherlands at various youth levels before moving to professional football in Croatia.
FútbolValencia announces signing of Justin de Haas until 2030
Valencia CF has announced the signing of Dutch center-back Justin de Haas on a contract running until June 2030. The 26-year-old defender, born in Zaandam on February 1, 2000, joins from Portuguese side FC Famalicão, where he spent three seasons and established himself as a starter. In the 2025-26 season, he played 33 league matches, all as a starter and full duration, scoring six goals. Famalicão finished fifth in the Portuguese league. De Haas, standing 1.94 meters and left-footed, is noted for his ball-playing ability and aerial dominance. He came through the youth ranks of AZ Alkmaar, PSV Eindhoven, and Dinamo Zagreb, and played for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb before moving to Portugal. He also represented Netherlands youth teams at U-16, U-17, and U-18 levels. He is the first official reinforcement for coach Carlos Corberán's squad for the 2026-27 season.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaValencia Announces Signing of Justin de Haas Until 2030
Valencia CF has officially announced the signing of Dutch central defender Justin de Haas, who has committed to the club until June 2030. The 26-year-old joins from Portuguese side Famalicao, where he spent three seasons and established himself as a starter. In the 2025-26 season, he played 33 league matches, all as a starter, and scored six goals. The deal was finalized in January but made official on July 1 after his Famalicao contract expired. De Haas, who stands at 1.94 meters and is left-footed, is noted for his ball-playing ability and aerial prowess. He came through the youth ranks of AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven, and has also played for Dinamo Zagreb and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb. He represents Valencia's first signing of the 2026-27 season under manager Carlos Corberán.
LALIGA EA Sports // marcaValencia signs Dutch defender Justin de Haas until 2030
Valencia CF has officially announced the signing of Dutch centre-back Justin de Haas, who joins the La Liga club on a free transfer after his contract with Portuguese side Famalicao expired on June 30, 2026. The 26-year-old defender, born in Zaandam on February 1, 2000, has signed a contract until June 2030, becoming the first official addition to coach Carlos Corberán's squad for the 2026-27 season. The deal was initially finalized in January 2026 but could not be completed immediately due to Valencia's failure to agree on a transfer fee with Famalicao for an early release. De Haas, who is 1.94 meters tall and left-footed, played three seasons in Portugal, establishing himself as a starter. In the 2025-26 season, he participated in 33 league matches, all as a starter, scoring six goals and helping Famalicao finish fifth. He is noted for his ball-playing ability from the back and aerial prowess. The defender came through the youth ranks of AZ Alkmaar and PSV Eindhoven, also playing for Dinamo Zagreb and NK Lokomotiva Zagreb before moving to Portugal. He has represented the Netherlands at youth international levels (U-16, U-17, U-18).
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