OFFICIAL: Rioja joins Valencia from Alaves

Valencia needed a winger and now they have one. Luis Rioja becomes the new addition to Ruben Baraja's project after the agreement reached with Deportivo Alaves for his arrival until 30 June 2026.
On his arrival, the player expressed his eagerness to seal his transfer after a hectic summer. The player travels with his new teammates to Vigo to face Real Celta this Friday (19:00) in the second round of Primera División.
In this way, Luis Rioja puts an end to his time at Deportivo Alaves with 22 goals and 17 assists in 189 official matches with an overall balance of 59 wins, 48 draws and 82 defeats.
Capable of playing on both flanks, Valencia gain outside credentials with his signing. Rafa Mir had to appear on the right with Diego Lopez on the left in the league opener against Barcelona at Mestalla.