With few novelties and with the rise of young players, Villarreal CF leaves two positions open ahead of the market closure. The club has 23 players with professional contracts. And that's thanks to the young player Carlos Maciá, who will wear the number 26. That's, a spot in the reserve team although it's one more for Iñigo Pérez. It's the same case as last season with Pau Navarro. In this way, the numbers 16 and 24 are left without a player. In this way, two young players from the academy, apart from the mentioned Maciá, make the jump to the first team. It's the case of the Senegalese Alassane Diatta and the goalkeeper Rubén Gómez, who has won the prize of being the third goalkeeper of the first team. They will wear the 4 and 13 respectively. As for the new faces, Carlos Romero will wear the 20 in his return to the yellow entity while the Hungarian goalkeeper Gulacsi will do the same with the 25. Unless a surprise in the form of an unexpected departure or a market opportunity that the Villarreal can take advantage of (and that would be in case it seemed a good and affordable option to improve the midfield), the club does not plan to occupy the remaining free spots. Even more, the idea in the club is that the team remains as it is. Even with Kambwala's continuity, since the player has the idea of staying despite the great competition in his position.

What does this mean for Villarreal CF? The most striking novelty for jerseys for this season is the one that will wear the Canary Islands' Alberto Moleiro. The talented player takes over the 10 that was left without a player by Dani Parejo's departure. In this way, he will wear one of the most significant numbers and that has always been associated with players of a special technical quality, like his case.

What comes next? Villarreal CF has the opportunity to improve its team in the market, although it does not seem to be planning to do so. The 2026 season begins soon and the team is preparing to face the best clubs in the league.

What does this mean for the fans? The novelty of the jerseys can be exciting for Villarreal CF fans, but it can also be a sign that the 2026 season is about to begin and the team must be ready to face the challenges that are coming.