Ryonosuke Sato, the Japanese winger newly signed by Valencia, has become the standout of the preseason. According to AS (updated July 17, 2026), coaches and teammates have been surprised by his explosive speed and his quick movement both on the ground and in the air. Early sessions in Paterna and Girona have confirmed the strengths seen in social-media clips, and the club plans to use him in the friendly against Petro Luanda on July 18 (18:30) to monitor his adaptation. Sato is pushing in the race for a place and is exciting Valencia supporters.