Rayo moves for Alex Král after his exit from Union Berlin

Vallecas could become the next destination for Alex Král. The midfielder is a free agent after wrapping up his time at the Union Berlin , and his profile fits the high-pressing idea that Beñat San José wants for Rayo Vallecano, the runners-up in the Conference League.

His return to Spain would also have a special touch thanks to his recent past at Espanyol. Král still has good memories of his time as a perico, where he still keeps in touch with former teammates and maintains a positive relationship with Manolo González, the coach who left a mark on him, even though his role in the team gradually diminished over the months.

A low-key campaign in Germany and an option that is opening up again

The Czech has not found regular playing time in the Bundesliga. Over the last season, he featured in just 20 matches, only two of them as a starter, and he amassed 443 minutes across his spells with Steffen Baumgart and Marie-Louise Eta.

The story could have taken a different turn in Barcelona. The Blanquiazul sporting directorate worked on the possibility of triggering a purchase option set at 3 million euros, although that deal was put on hold when the player lost his starring role. Now, as he is available on the market, Král is back on the radar as an opportunity for Vallecas.