Villarreal: Marcelino's 3 Candidates to Replace Álex Baena

Villarreal is already preparing for the departure of Álex Baena, who looks set to change teams in the next transfer market. His performance has sparked the interest of several top clubs in Europe, and the 'Yellow Submarine' board is starting to make moves to find a replacement who can bring creativity and imbalance in the final third. Marcelino García Toral has put three options on the table with different profiles, but capable of fitting into his style of play.

Marcelino's 3 candidates to replace Álex Baena

-Aimar Oroz: One of the strongest names is Aimar Oroz. The Osasuna attacking midfielder has shown notable growth in recent seasons and is under contract until 2029. With five goals and an assist this season, his market value ranges from 15 to 18 million euros. His ability to link up play and create danger in the attack make him an interesting option to strengthen the squad.

-Bryan Zaragoza: Another option is Bryan Zaragoza, currently on loan at Osasuna from Bayern Munich. The Bavarian club does not plan to keep him long term and is willing to negotiate his sale. His ability to unsettle defenses on the wings and his contribution of five assists this season make him an ideal candidate to provide attacking depth.

-Rodrigo Riquelme: The third name on the list is Rodrigo Riquelme, whose future seems distant from Atlético Madrid. At 25 years old, the winger is not in Diego Simeone's plans, and his departure in the summer is almost certain. With a goal and an assist this season, he could arrive as a free agent and offer offensive variations to the Castellon team.