Villarreal CF transfer market in motion
The Villarreal CF transfer market is in motion as the team prepares for the 2026/27 season. Despite having a nearly complete squad, the club still has several operations to resolve before the transfer window closes. Fernando Roig Negueroles has defended the depth of the group after recent incorporations and returns, but there are still several moves to be made.
Kambwala, a decision pending
One of the most competitive positions is the center of defense. Iñigo Pérez currently has five central defenders: Juan Foyth, Logan Costa, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, and Willy Kambwala (and possibly Santi Mouriño could be added). This situation opens the door to some movement in the coming weeks. The name that has received most attention is Willy Kambwala. The Villarreal is studying what scenario would be more beneficial for the Franco-Congolese player: staying in the team this season and competing for minutes or going on loan for a season to have more continuity.
Hugo López goes to Andorra
Meanwhile, the Villarreal is working to find minutes for several young players who are between the first team and the reserve team. One of them is Hugo López. The Submarine has reached an agreement with FC Andorra, in the Second Division, for the young player to play on loan for the 2026/27 season. The young player, European sub-19 champion, joins the Andorran team through a loan without option to buy, so the Villarreal maintains its rights and trusts that he can continue his growth competing regularly in the silver category.
Álex Forés, heading to Burgos
Different is the situation of Álex Forés. The Valencian forward, who last season played on loan in Real Oviedo, will continue his career in Burgos CF. Villarreal and Burgos have reached an agreement for the transfer of 50% of the rights of the striker for 500,000 euros. Forés signs a four-year contract with the Burgal team, while the Villarreal CF prepares for the 2026/27 season with several operations pending, including the loan of Willy Kambwala and the transfer of Álex Forés.
The return of Carlos Romero, the promotion from the reserve team of Carlos Maciá and Alassane Diatta, the returns of Ilias Akhomach and Thiago Fernández, and the signing of Péter Gulácsi for the goal have completed a team that will face a campaign of maximum demand, with League, Cup, and Champions League. The Villarreal CF transfer market is in motion as the team prepares for the 2026/27 season.
The Villarreal CF is currently in third place in the League, with 61 points and a +20 goal difference. The 2025/26 season ended with the team 18 points behind the leaders, Barcelona.
What's next?
The Villarreal CF transfer market will continue to be in motion in the coming weeks, with several operations pending. The club will have to evaluate the sporting needs of Iñigo Pérez and the growth possibilities of the players before making a decision. The 2026/27 season promises to be exciting for the Villarreal CF, with the league, cup, and Champions League at stake.
