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In his return to the elite, Rafa Mir is experiencing a moment of stability and reflection in his time at Elche, where he feels fulfilled and useful, though he does not lose sight of his ties with Sevilla nor his affection for Valencia CF, the club that trained him and reopened the doors for him to return to the elite last season.
The present in Elche: calm, goals, and continuity
In Elche, Rafa Mir has found an ideal environment to relaunch his career. On loan from Sevilla, the forward faces this period with determination and a clear goal: to demonstrate that he is still a quality striker.
He has been firm in stating that he is solely focused on "helping Elche with work and goals," a statement that demonstrates commitment and professionalism in a club that has restored his confidence.
The franjiverde team also has a purchase option of four million euros, although the striker avoids being distracted by future scenarios. For now, his energy is in every match, in responding to the fans, and in solidifying his role within the sports project.
The connection with Sevilla and the impending decisions
Although he is enjoying a good present at Elche, Rafa Mir remains contractually linked to Sevilla, a relationship that will define his future starting next summer. The forward is under contract with the Andalusian club, which obliges him to consider different paths once his loan ends.
Nevertheless, the player from Cartagena does not get carried away by speculations. He reiterates that his only focus is on competing and delivering results. His discourse conveys serenity: he wants to speak on the field, not in the boardrooms.
For the forward, this period is also an opportunity to assert himself, show consistency, and balance a career marked by ups and downs, where perseverance has been as crucial as talent.

Rafa Mir and a possible return to Valencia CF
The most sentimental aspect of this scenario revolves around Valencia CF. Rafa Mir does not hide his affection for the club where he spent eight years, which he still considers "his home," and with which he maintains a deep emotional bond, as confirmed by 'ElDesmarque'.
When asked about a possible return, his response was cautious but revealing: he does not rule it out. He made it clear that he is currently focused on Elche, but he also admitted that he will always have affection for Valencia CF and that his past there weighs on him, both personally and in sports terms.
This balance between the present and nostalgia leaves open a path for a return. There is no decision made, but there is a special sensitivity towards the possibility of returning to Mestalla in the future.
A potential opportunity without rushing
For the forward, there is no urgency. His priority is to perform in Elche, seize the moment, and maintain a level that allows him, in a few months, to approach his future with real options.
This clear mindset, without anxiety, keeps his possible return to Valencia CF as a latent desire, but not an obsession. The ball is in the air, and it will be his performance that determines what his next destination will be.
In the end, Rafa Mir faces a crucial point in his career: comfortable in Elche, still linked to Sevilla, and always open to a call from Valencia. His maturity and conviction set the pace for a story that still has chapters to be written.
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