Ryunosuke Sato scores for Valencia CF in pre-season victory

Japanese midfielder Ryunosuke Sato has continued his strong pre-season form with Valencia CF, scoring his second goal in a 2-0 victory against third-division side Elche CF. Following a goal by Javi Gera, Sato capitalized on an assist from Gera in the second half to secure the win. Local media, including 'AS' and 'El Desmarque', have praised the 19-year-old, describing him as one of the pre-season discoveries and the team’s most energetic player.

Despite his impressive performances, Sato’s official La Liga debut faces a potential delay due to pending registration procedures. While he is considered a strong candidate for the starting lineup in Valencia’s upcoming match against Celta Vigo on August 22, the club is still finalizing his paperwork, including work visas and international transfer certificates.

Valencia’s scheduled opening match against Real Betis has been postponed to August 25, which may provide additional time for the club to complete Sato’s registration before the Celta Vigo fixture.