Villarreal ‘very close’ to deal for former Real Madrid defender | OneFootball

La Liga outfit Villarreal are on the verge of closing a transfer agreement for a former member of the defensive ranks at Real Madrid.

That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who point towards Rafa Marín as the player in question.

Stopper Marín for his part sealed a move to Italy over the summer, snapped up by Napoli after a stellar 2023/24 campaign on loan at Deportivo Alavés.

The 22-year-old’s time in Serie A, however, has since proven to be of an altogether disappointing nature.

In fact, Marín is yet to even take to the pitch in league play in Napoli colours.

In turn, it should not come as much of a surprise to hear of the Spaniard preparing for an imminent return to his home country.

As per a report from Mundo Deportivo:

‘Rafa Marín, a 22-year-old Spanish centre-back owned by Italian side Napoli, is very close to joining Villarreal on loan until the end of the season.’

Conor Laird – GSFN