La Liga Valencia are showing interest in Town centre-half Cameron Burgess, according to Spanish reports.

Burgess, 29, is out of contract at the end of the month and ElDesmarque is reporting that Valencia view him as a potential signing should current players Christian Mosquera, who is in talks regarding a new deal, Eray Comert or Cenk Ozkacar move on.

British-born CEO Ron Gourlay, who was previously in the same position at Chelsea, West Brom and Reading, is reported to have held talks with Burgess’s representatives last week, telling them not to make any decisions until the situation at the Mestalla is resolved.

Valencia, who finished 12th in La Liga last season, have another ex-West Brom man, Carlos Corberan, in their managerial hotseat.

Los Ches aren’t the first Spanish side to have been linked with Burgess with Girona, who finished 16th in 2024/25 having reached the Champions League the previous season, reported to have offered him a contract in April. Rangers, in the Australia international’s native Scotland, have also been credited with an interest.

Speaking at the end of the season, manager Kieran McKenna said discussions regarding new Town terms with Burgess and Axel Tuanzebe, who is also out of contract this summer, were continuing: “Those talks are ongoing, as they have been for a while, and we'll see what the resolution is.”

Burgess’s Socceroos confirmed qualification for the 2026 World Cup finals by beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah on Tuesday.

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Fat_Boy_Tim added 10:39 - Jun 12 Can you imagine reading that when we brought him in!
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WalkRules added 10:57 - Jun 12 @Fat_Boy_Tim. Great comment - I'm sure a few will be annoyed if he looks (or even goes) elsewhere but given the journey he has been on we should wish him all the best. And feel a little sad,
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Portman_Pie added 11:07 - Jun 12 I for one think it's a real shame if we lose him. I think he looked a better option over Greaves the season gone, and 'did exactly as it said on the tin' when he was called on. I guess you can't blame some of the squad considering their options - having got the back to back promotions - then being replaced in the Prem. Burgess, Broadhead and potentially Chaplin were all superseded having been regulars - so no one could blame them for considering their options given the chance - especially Burgess being the one out of contract. I doubt he'll be first choice considering Greaves cost £15M - so it would be a 'no brainer' that he's off if I were in his shoes.

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Gforce added 11:07 - Jun 12 It's almost certain he's on his way out and at this stage of his career, I'd wish him all the best. We just need to cast our recruitment net a bit further, I'm sure there must be plenty of able replacements in Europe or even further afield.
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cooper4england added 11:22 - Jun 12 Hmmmm living in Ipswich or Valencia...... Best of luck Cam!
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bigbluetractor added 11:32 - Jun 12 Has anyone benefitted more from McKenna's coaching than Big Cam? From Accrington and the fringes of our squad, to a key figure in two promotions, a competent defender at Premier League level and now being linked with Valencia. Will be gutted if he leaves but can't help but feel chuffed for him - what a career turnaround.
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BlueRuin69 added 11:35 - Jun 12 Way better than Greaves, should have been in team with OShea when fit last year, one of McKenna many errors last year. Good luck Cam, go somewhere where manager appreciates your talent.
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jdtractor96 added 11:36 - Jun 12 Along with Luongo, unsung heroes of the McKenna era. Burge is never beaten in the air and has an incredible passing range. As a fellow centre half (albeit a Sunday league one!) I love watching him play. His likely departure will really hurt
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ArnieM added 11:36 - Jun 12 Good luck to him, Hes not played as much as he probably thinks he should have , and is Greaves really any better ? All the best Cam , youre clearly not staying ...
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WhoisJimmyJuan added 11:38 - Jun 12 Agree with all the above and if he does go, it will be a feeling of sadness and gratitude nothing else for me. What I will say is IMHO we need to get his and Axel's situs sorted ASAP so we can have replacements in place ahead of pre season. If it means a take it or leave it deadline so be it.
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Rimsy added 11:52 - Jun 12 Just shows how we wasted all that money on players that were no better than what we had. If I was Burgess I'd be off after being dropped for large parts of the season.
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DarkHorse added 11:53 - Jun 12 What an opportunity! Would be foolish to turn it down, and you'd go with our very best wishes. One of the most improved players we've ever had, and should have got far more games last season - Greaves has a higher ceiling, as shown at the start of the season, but isn't at Cam's level right now.
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billlm added 12:49 - Jun 12 Pleased for the lad, Can't believe we've let him walk away,
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algarvefan added 13:03 - Jun 12 I personally don't want him leaving and rate him above O'Shea and Greaves BUT it would be a great opportunity for him and a great jump up playing in Serie A. Having said that it seems dependant on what happens at Valencia. Whatever you decide Cam I wish you all the best, you have been great for us, a proper defender!!
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Reuser2000 added 13:07 - Jun 12 Algarve fan I didn't realize Valencia was in Italy Series A haha. Om a serious note I hope we don't lose him, rate him above greaves
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Reuser2000 added 13:07 - Jun 12 Algarve fan I didn't realize Valencia was in Italy Series A haha. Om a serious note I hope we don't lose him, rate him above greaves
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Reuser2000 added 13:07 - Jun 12 Algarve fan I didn't realize Valencia was in Italy Series A haha. Om a serious note I hope we don't lose him, rate him above greaves
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Reuser2000 added 13:10 - Jun 12 Not sure why that posted 3 times and my spelling was atrocious!
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atty added 13:13 - Jun 12 I think he will go, subject to there no being any financial shortcomings, and if he is likely to get more games. Playing in La Liga would be a step up, and a great new experience, and not just in football ter ms. Not sure of his family situation, eg kids/education,but there many good international schools in Spain. Shame if he does, as he has really grown as a player, and an asset in the dressing room.

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TimmyH added 13:46 - Jun 12 Please no...losing him and possibly O'Shea would put a dent in the defence.
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bobble added 14:00 - Jun 12 His experiences with australia have helped progressto be a good solid player him just as m7ch as with town...
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blueoutlook added 14:12 - Jun 12 I wouldn’t blame him if he went. Is way better than Greaves(another waste of money). KM should have picked him when he was fit. Big mistake on Kms part. Best defender at the club. If he goes fair play to him.
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baxterbasics added 14:30 - Jun 12 Hoping he's not a fan of hot weather, or has family that are well settled in Suffolk!
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scooby added 15:38 - Jun 12 Who would win a game if the 2024 promoted team played against the new arrivals
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ldnj added 16:22 - Jun 12 One of the few who, more often than not, wanted to play a pass forward and was dependable. It'll be a shame if he goes but not a surprise. Valencia is a lovely city !
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