Valencia had an interest in José María Giménez, a 31-year-old Uruguayan defender, and were observing the Atlético de Madrid player's circumstances on the final day of the transfer market. Sevilla was also interested, but both clubs ultimately did not proceed with a transfer for the player due to several factors, with economic reasons being the primary ones. Giménez has been with Atlético de Madrid since April 2013 and has a contract that runs until 2028. He has 99 caps for Uruguay, and his current market value is €9.00m, according to Transfermarkt.