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Getafe, Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano secure new signings ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Getafe, Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano secure new signings ahead of season

Summary

On August 7, 2026, La Liga clubs Getafe, Deportivo Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano announced new additions to their squads. Getafe signed Orel Mangala on loan from Olympique Marseille to bolster their midfield, especially after the season-ending injury to Christantus Uche. Deportivo Alavés secured defender Nicolás Valentini from Fiorentina, strengthening their defensive lineup until the summer of 2029. Rayo Vallecano confirmed a loan deal for AS Roma's Marash Kumbulla, marking his return to La Liga after two seasons with Espanyol and Mallorca. These signings come as the teams prepare for the upcoming top-flight campaign.

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Status Watch

•Getafe signs Orel Mangala on loan from Olympique Marseille
•Deportivo Alavés adds Nicolás Valentini from Fiorentina
•Rayo Vallecano secures Marash Kumbulla on loan from AS Roma
•All signings aim to strengthen squads ahead of the upcoming season
•Christantus Uche is expected to miss the entire campaign for Getafe

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Getafe, Alavés & Rayo Vallecano announce new signings

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A trio of La Liga clubs have on Friday announced fresh additions to their respective first-team squads. The clubs in question? Getafe, Deportivo Alavés, and Rayo Vallecano.Beginning with the first, G...
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