Enner Valencia transfer to Talleres

In late July 2026 Argentine club Talleres announced a verbal agreement to sign Ecuadorian striker Enner Valencia on a 12‑month contract. The deal was promoted by former Ecuador coach Jorge Sampaoli, who had previously worked with Valencia at Emelec. Initial reports highlighted administrative steps such as clearing a foreign‑player slot and completing registration.

Later that day, the signing appeared to stall. Valencia’s former club Emelec resolved a FIFA suspension and indicated a desire to bring him back, leaving the Argentine side uncertain about the foreign‑player slot. Additionally, personal considerations—specifically his wife’s reluctance to move to Argentina—were reported as possible obstacles. Concurrently, Sampaoli’s controversial press comments about coaching overratedness added pressure on the club as it sought its first win in the Clausura.

Overall, the situation moved from a promising verbal agreement to a tentative impasse, with both administrative and personal factors threatening the completion of Valencia’s move to Talleres.