As Valencia is about to usher in the opening match of La Liga with Barcelona, team goalkeeper Mamardashvili is ready to start. The Georgia international has been in excellent form throughout the pre-season preparations, and despite rumours that he is about to move to Premier League giants Liverpool, Valencia manager Reuven Baraha made it clear at a press conference on Friday that he has not received any official news about Mamardashvili's impending departure from the team.
Baraja stressed that as long as nothing clear happens, he will not give any evaluation on the transfer rumors and refused to discuss any hypothetical issues. He insisted that Mamardashvili is still an indispensable member of Valencia at present, and he is fully prepared for the upcoming important match.
Although another goalkeeper, Dimitrevski, also showed great performances during the pre-season, Mamardashvili maintained a normal training rhythm throughout the week, further proving his desire for the game and loyalty to the team. Therefore, Baraja is expected to start the match against Barcelona at the Mestalla Stadio to guard the goal for the team.
Regarding mamardashvili's future, although it has been previously reported that he has accepted Liverpool's transfer offer and may be loaned to other Premier League teams as a potential replacement for Alisson at the end of this season, Valencia has always maintained a firm position. They have made it clear in the market that the price tag for mamardashvili is between 35 million and 40 million euros, which shows the club's recognition of the goalkeeper's value and its cautious attitude towards transfer negotiations.
However, until the official move takes place, Mamardashvili will still be fully committed to playing for Valencia. He is well aware of his importance in the team and that every game is crucial to the team. Therefore, he will meet the upcoming challenge with the fullest enthusiasm and the best state, and strive for more victories and honors for the team.
