Valencia, the Spanish giants, have emerged as the latest suitor for Ipswich Town’s highly-regarded centre-back, Cameron Burgess. The 29-year-old Australian international has been a pivotal figure in the Tractor Boys’ success, helping the team secure back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
According to reports from ElDesmarque, Valencia’s CEO has been in talks with Burgess to explore a potential move to Mestalla, should the Spanish club’s defensive ranks undergo significant changes this summer. A formal approach is imminent if contract negotiations with youngster Christian Mosquera break down or if key defenders Eray Comert or Cenk Ozkacar depart.
Burgess’s current contract is set to expire in the coming weeks, and while Ipswich Town is engaged in talks about a new deal, the defender is carefully weighing his options. Previous links have been made with Girona and Rangers, and Valencia’s interest adds to the uncertainty surrounding Burgess’s future.
Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna has acknowledged the ongoing discussions with Burgess, stating that the defender’s future remains uncertain. “I think irrespective of whatever happens in the summer, Cameron’s always going to go down in the folklore of this club now,” McKenna added. “He’s someone we think is very significant, and if it’s the best thing for him and his career to stay and be a part of it next year, I’d be more than pleased with that from my standpoint, and I’d like to have him around.”
Burgess has recently returned from international duty, where he played a crucial role in Australia’s World Cup qualification campaign. With Valencia’s interest, the centre-back’s future is set to be a major talking point in the transfer market.
