The Spanish club that wants to sign Chadi Riad

The center-back is not playing regularly at Crystal Palace, and the club is not opposed to his sale.

Javier Parra Peña | 31 Jan 2026 | 00.30
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The Spanish club that wants to sign Chadi Riad
The Spanish club that wants to sign Chadi Riad

RCD Mallorca has launched a total offensive to sign Chadi Riad, the talented Mallorcan center-back currently playing for London's Crystal Palace.

The Balearic expedition, led by Pablo Ortells and Aritz Aduriz, recently traveled to the British capital to negotiate the terms of a comeback that excites the fans. Having conceded thirty-three goals in just twenty-one matches, the need to reinforce the defense has become an absolute priority.

Physical problems with key players like Marash Kumbulla and Raíllo's recent clavicle injury have forced the board to seek urgent solutions. The profile of the twenty-two-year-old defender fits perfectly into the tactical scheme the Berriatua coach aims to implement this season.

The London expedition and Mallorca's urgency

Mallorca understands that defensive solidity and aerial dominance are essential requirements to climb the standings in La Liga. The versatility of the homegrown player would also allow him to cover the left-back position, providing a solid alternative to Mojica and real competition for Lato.

Alfonso Díaz confirmed that the sports director had been working intensively during the institutional celebrations, showing that signing the left-footed defender is the main objective. The team currently lacks a clean ball exit from the back, a skill the Moroccan player naturally excels in.

The defender's trajectory brings optimism, following his time at La Masia and his definitive breakthrough at Real Betis last season. His excellent performance in Seville earned him a fifteen-million-euro transfer to the Premier League, although his time in England has been marked by misfortunes.

El club español que quiere fichar a Chadi Riad

Chadi Riad and the physical revival at Crystal Palace

Chadi Riad has recently overcome a real ordeal after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament rupture that kept him off the field for a year. His reappearance last Sunday against Chelsea, where he even provided an assist, shows he is ready to compete again at the highest level.

To regain the necessary competitive rhythm, the international player has accumulated minutes with the "Eagles'" reserve team, recently scoring in a rout against Derby County. Crystal Palace strongly believed in his potential in the summer of 2024, but injuries have hindered the desired continuity.

The Balearic club trusts that the player's desire to return to his homeland will facilitate a satisfactory agreement for all parties involved in London. The operation would not only strengthen the defensive axis but also bring back home a player developed in the talent factory of the island.

The defensive wall Arrasate needs

Mallorca desperately seeks that balance to shut down the goal faucet and ensure permanence with greater solidity in the top flight. Bringing in a center-back with experience in the Spanish league and a hunger for redemption after his injury is an extremely intelligent market move.

If the negotiations succeed, the Balearic squad would make a strong statement in the transfer market, securing an asset for the present and future. The fans eagerly await the official announcement of a signing that promises to restore security and firmness to the walls of the Son Moix stadium.

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