Copete shares his excitement with the boys and girls at the Valencia CF Summer Camp

Valencia CF’s new centre-back visited the final group of a Summer Camp that has welcomed over 850 children from 40 countries

José Manuel Arias Copete is eager to wear his new kit. That’s the mindset with which he approaches this Saturday’s friendly, where Valencia CF will face Borussia Mönchengladbach in Germany as part of the German club’s 125th anniversary celebrations.

That same excitement was shared with the boys and girls in the fifth and final group of the Valencia CF Summer Camp, which throughout the month of July filled the Valencia CF Training Ground with joy and fun.

“I’m really excited and looking forward to playing. I’m very proud to be part of this great family,” said Copete, who also spoke about his career and answered questions from the children, before taking photos with many of them.

Copete’s visit brought to a close this year’s edition of the Valencia CF Summer Camp, which welcomed more than 850 children from over 40 different nationalities — once again making the Valencia CF Summer Camp a must for young players who want to enjoy and learn football at the VCF Academy, ranked as the fourth-best academy in Europe for developing elite players.

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