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jun 14 2026Valencia Basket is working on renewing Matt Costello, one of the centers whose contract expires at the end of the season. According to Encestando, the orange club and the player are negotiating a new agreement for one more season, a move also reported by Andrea Calzoni.
The American center, with an Ivory Coast passport, has not always had significant playing time, but has been a valued piece within head coach Pedro Martínez's system. His ability to adapt to the needs of interior play, create spacing, compete on defense, and assume different roles has made him a useful player within Valencia's rotation.
Costello's possible continuation would fit within Valencia Basket's idea of maintaining part of the core that has sustained the team throughout the season. The club has already made moves in recent weeks to secure important pieces of its roster and now seeks to finalize the stay of a center who offers experience, knowledge of the system, and reliability in demanding contexts.
The negotiation centers on a one-season renewal, a formula that would allow Valencia Basket to retain a player integrated into the team's dynamics without excessively compromising its room for maneuver for future transfer windows.
