Albelda delighted by new Valencia deal

The 33-year-old has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club at least until the end of next season.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue and I appreciate the confidence in me,” he told MundoDeportivo.

“I [am] happy to extend one more year. For my part I have high hopes and I feel strong enough to give a good athletic performance.”

“At the moment I feel good to fight with my team-mates and earn a spot on the team every week. Whoever wants to play in my position [will] have to do very well. That’s my goal,” he added.