Rayo moves in the market after Batalla's injury
The injury to Augusto Batalla has opened up an unexpected scenario in the goalkeeping department at Rayo Vallecano. With the Argentine facing a long recovery period, the franjirrojo club is already looking at several options to strengthen a position that has been heavily affected.
Rayo Vallecano
Batalla2.430.000€-380.000€ -
PTThe first direct effect of the Batalla absence is the situation of Dani Cárdenas, who becomes the only registered goalkeeper in the first team. That context forces Rayo Vallecano to make a decision before the transfer window closes.
Aitor Fernández160.000€ -
PTAmong the profiles being considered by the sporting directorate is Aitor Fernández, according to Cadena SER. The goalkeeper, aged 35, belongs to Osasuna and has played a substitute role for Sergio Herrera over the last three seasons.
His record in LaLiga and his current place in the rojillo squad explain why his name appears among the options being assessed. The Madrid club is looking for a solution to cover Batalla's absence, the usual starter for Beñat San José before he was injured against Alavés.
Three routes to cover the goalkeeping spot
The market alternative is not the only one on the table. Another possibility is to register Miguel Morro, a goalkeeper developed in the franjirrojo youth system who last season played on loan in Portugal. His return would allow the position to be completed without the need to sign an external addition.
The third option looks straight to the youth setup. In that scenario, Rayo could make room for young goalkeepers such as Adrián Molina, a route that would mean betting on the club's internal resources.
Batalla's injury has changed the planning in goal. The club now has to choose between signing an experienced goalkeeper, bringing back Miguel Morro, or giving the academy a chance during the absence of its first-choice keeper.
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