Getafe's deal to sign Ivorian center-back Jean Ives Valou from Villarreal's reserve team has been paused, although an agreement was in place between the clubs. The defender had said goodbye to his teammates before some last-minute details stalled the final signature. While there was speculation about the issue being financial fair play, the negotiation's pause is not for that reason, as Getafe could have registered the player without a problem. The club is currently working on player departures with two weeks remaining in the window, with Yvan Neyou considered a main candidate to leave. These exits would free up salary capacity that would permit the registration of Valou and other potential signings like Chimy Ávila or Dani Rodríguez.