Carlos Vicente's Stock Soars as Transfer Vultures Circle Alavés Winger
After a standout performance against Real Betis, Carlos Vicente's transfer value is rising just as Ajax and Birmingham show interest in Alavés' top scorer.
Amid swirling transfer speculation, Alavés winger Carlos Vicente let his football do the talking with a match-winning display against Real Betis that’s bound to have potential suitors reaching deeper into their pockets.
Star Performance Amid Transfer Talk
While Birmingham and Ajax reportedly circle for his signature, the Spanish attacker showed exactly why he’s in demand. Just three minutes into Sunday’s clash, Vicente latched onto a Boyé pass and dispatched a clinical finish beyond Pau López, proving his head remains firmly in Vitoria despite the noise surrounding his future.
The goal marked his 10th of the season, cementing his status as Alavés’ top marksman in this campaign.
Tormenting the Opposition
Former Racing Ferrol man Vicente gave Betis defender Valentín Gómez an absolute nightmare throughout the contest. Every time he received the ball in space, he drove at the defence with purpose, becoming the primary attacking threat for an Alavés side that suddenly rediscovered their offensive mojo from earlier in the season.
It was reminiscent of the team that had fans on the edge of their seats during that sparkling run in October and November – a proper Bobby Dazzler of a performance, you might say.
Release Clause Complications
The situation at Mendizorroza is getting interesting. Vicente has a €20 million release clause, but reports suggest Alavés might consider offers around half that figure to fund Coudet’s defensive and attacking reinforcements.
However, this barnstorming display might force the club’s brass to have a rethink about letting their main man leave mid-season.
Back in Favour
After spending time on the bench with Calebe preferred on the right flank, Vicente has fought his way back into Coudet’s plans. When on form, he’s simply undroppable in the Alavés attack.
The coming week will be decisive for the Spaniard’s future. If Sunday’s masterclass against Betis does prove to be his Alavés swansong, he couldn’t have scripted a more fitting farewell – absolutely running the show when it mattered most.