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Preston North End are delighted to confirm Pol Valentín will join the club on 1st July 2025, subject to international clearance and a successful visa application.

The right-back has signed a three-year deal at Deepdale and becomes the third signing of the summer, following the arrivals of Jordan Thompson and Daniel Iversen.

Pol has spent the previous two seasons in the Championship with Sheffield Wednesday, accumulating 77 appearances in English football.

Pol said: “I’m feeling so happy to be here. Since they called me, they made me feel like ‘You’re going to feel at home. You’re going to feel like you’re in a family.’

“I’m very proud. I’ve spoken with different people that played here, for example Bambo [Diaby], and people who know the manager or how the club is. They told me about the club and said they’re the best club for me. I didn’t have any doubt to come.”


Growing up in a footballing family, Pol’s career began in his native Spain, representing Valencia and Sporting Gijon, among others.

In 2023, the now 28-year-old made the move to Yorkshire to join up with Sheffield Wednesday, where he became a popular figure among the fanbase.

Pol’s contract at Hillsborough is due to expire at the end of June, and he will officially become a PNE player on 1st July 2025 ahead of the new campaign.

Manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “I’m really happy we’ve got Pol joining us. He comes with good experience at this level and he’s someone I’ve been impressed with over the past two years in the Championship.

“He’s an athletic full-back who uses his pace really well to get on the front foot and be positive in the final third. He’s another good addition to our squad.”