Villarreal is interested in signing Renan Lodi

Villarreal has already contacted Renan Lodi to finalize his signing as soon as possible.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 5 Oct 2025 | 22.00
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Villarreal is interested in signing Renan Lodi
Villarreal is interested in signing Renan Lodi

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The Villarreal CF has taken a step forward in the transfer market by contacting Renan Lodi, who has just finished his contract with Al-Hilal.

The Marcelino team wants to take advantage of the opportunity to incorporate the Brazilian full-back through a free transfer, an operation that fits perfectly with their current sports policy.

After leaving the Saudi team, Renan Lodi is now free and seeking a new challenge in Europe. Villarreal CF sees in him an ideal option to strengthen one of the areas that most concern the coaching staff. The possibility of adding him without a transfer fee makes the move even more sensible in the current economic context of the club.

Renan Lodi as a new Al-Hilal player

Villarreal CF bets on an intelligent signing

Villarreal CF aims to close the deal with Renan Lodi as soon as possible to get ahead of other interested teams. The 27-year-old Brazilian would arrive as an experienced reinforcement, with a track record in Europe and experience in major competitions. His signing would allow the Yellow Submarine to strengthen their defense without compromising the budget.

The club understands that this free transfer is a unique opportunity: a player with international experience and in his prime, available without any transfer fee. The sports management, led by Miguel Ángel Tena, believes that the operation would be a success both in sporting and economic terms.

Renan Lodi, experience and potential at the service of Villarreal CF

The Brazilian full-back left a good impression in his previous stints at Atletico Madrid and Nottingham Forest, where he showed himself as a versatile player, with offensive capabilities and defensive solidity. His time at Al-Hilal didn't meet expectations, and after terminating his contract, he seeks to rediscover his best form in a competitive environment like LaLiga.

Villarreal CF is confident that his arrival would bring balance, depth, and tactical alternatives to the team of Marcelino García Toral, who needs solutions on the left flank following defensive issues at the start of this season.

A strategic move for Villarreal CF

The transfer market offers few opportunities like this. A free transfer of a player with the quality of Renan Lodi would allow Villarreal CF to reinforce without a significant outlay, which is crucial after a season of economic and sporting irregularities. Additionally, having a player accustomed to Spanish football would facilitate his immediate integration into the squad.

Within the club, they are aware that the deal must be closed swiftly, as other European teams have also shown interest. However, negotiations are progressing well, and the player would be delighted to return to LaLiga, a competition where he has already made his mark.

If everything proceeds as planned, Villarreal CF could announce one of the most intelligent moves of the market in the coming days. A high-level reinforcement, with international experience, and at no cost. A free transfer that, if finalized, would strengthen the Yellow Submarine's defense and confirm the ambition of a club aiming to compete among the best in Spain and Europe.

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