Villarreal locates their new midfielder

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23/08/26 17:00:00

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Antonio Blanco, a 25-year-old midfielder for Deportivo Alavés, is on the radar of the transfer market of Villarreal, which has already made contact with the player and the Vitorian club to understand the conditions of a possible operation. The interest is in the initial phase, with no formal offer presented so far.

Antonio Blanco features in Villarreal's plans

Villarreal has been monitoring Blanco for a while and has now taken the first step with inquiries to Deportivo Alavés regarding his contractual situation. The midfielder has a contract until June 2027, meaning any exit during this transfer window would require an agreement between the parties.

The economic aspect of the operation is also influenced by Real Madrid, which retains 50% of Blanco's rights since his transfer to Alavés in 2023. This arrangement means that any future sale would not solely benefit the Albiazul team.

The operation had already appeared on Villarreal's radar in recent months. In May 2026, various reports placed Blanco's release clause at 15 million euros and hinted at a possible sale close to 10 million, although there is currently no formal proposal from the Castellon club.

The interest is not exclusive to Villarreal. Blanco is being tracked by other clubs, including European teams, although Villarreal is currently one of the clubs that has made specific inquiries to Alavés.

Blanco's contract keeps the operation open

Blanco's future in Vitoria had already raised doubts before Villarreal's renewed interest. In April 2026, it was reported that the player had turned down two contract renewal offers, while his current contract remains valid until 2027.

Furthermore, his sporting continuity has been significant at Alavés. Following Quique Sánchez Flores's arrival in March, Blanco played the full 450 minutes possible in the first five games under the coach's lead.

Meanwhile, Villarreal does not immediately require a midfield replacement. The squad includes Pape Gueye, Santi Comesaña, Carlos Maciá, and Alassane Diatta, providing alternatives that allow the club to assess the market without making Blanco's monitoring an urgent negotiation.

Mentions of Dani Parejo are also relevant in the context of a position the Villarreal has had to reorganize. However, the club's current situation involves evaluating available options before proceeding with a new midfielder.

Villarreal's next step with Antonio Blanco

For now, the actions are limited to contacts and inquiries: Villarreal has not submitted an official offer to Deportivo Alavés yet. Blanco's continuity until 2027 and 50% ownership retention by Real Madrid will be central elements should discussions progress.

The next step will be to determine if Villarreal translates its interest in Antonio Blanco into a concrete proposal before the transfer window closes. In the meantime, Alavés is aware that the midfielder is generating a high level of interest within its squad.

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