Rafa Marin, who on Thursday extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2026, will play next season on loan at Deportivo Alavés. Thus, he will jump to the First Division after having been the leader of the Castilla defense in recent years.

Real Madrid finally found a solution to one of the most sensitive cases in the academy. Rafa Marín is a player who is considered to have potential for the first team, but there was a risk to lose him because his contract was going to expire in 2024.

The renewal and transfer of the 21-year-old footballer satisfies all parties. The player will debut in the First Division, where teams like Betis or Villarreal also fought for his transfer. Real Madrid, for their part, are guaranteed not to lose him and will explore the options of making a place for him in the first team next summer.