RCD Espanyol has announced the signing of Àlex Calatrava, a 26-year-old midfielder, until 2031. Calatrava becomes the first reinforcement for the 2026-27 season.

Who is Àlex Calatrava?

Àlex Calatrava is a Barcelona-born footballer who established himself as one of the standout players for CD Castellón in LaLiga Hypermotion. In the 2025-26 season, Calatrava played 43 games, including two playoff matches, in which he scored 15 goals and provided eight assists.

Why is it important for RCD Espanyol?

The signing of Calatrava is important for RCD Espanyol, which is currently in 11th place in LaLiga, with 46 points and a goal difference of -12. With the addition of Calatrava, RCD Espanyol aims to improve its position in the table and reduce the gap of 48 points with leader Barcelona.

What comes next?

The 2026-27 season promises to be exciting for RCD Espanyol, with the signing of Calatrava and the direction of Monchi, the club's new sporting director. With a renewed squad and a more competitive team, RCD Espanyol aims to have a good campaign and improve its position in the table. Currently, RCD Espanyol has 43 goals for and 55 against, and seeks to improve its defense and increase its scoring ability