Villarreal CF have officially confirmed Víctor Moreno's move to CD Tenerife this Thursday. The winger, who joined Villarreal in 2015 after rising through Granada's youth ranks, leaves Miralcamp after nine seasons wearing the yellow shirt.
What happened with Víctor Moreno?
Villarreal CF announced the transfer of Víctor Moreno to CD Tenerife, a deal both clubs finalized this Thursday. The 21-year-old player departs after a decade with the club -nine full seasons- having progressed through every youth category.
Moreno made his debut with Villarreal B in Segunda División and was the only youth player with a first-team registration in the 2023/24 season. Over the past two campaigns, he also served as captain in Primera Federación. His final move before leaving was a January loan to Cultural Leonesa, where he scored two goals in 16 appearances.
Why does this exit matter for Villarreal CF?
Moreno's departure highlights Villarreal's squad adjustments following a difficult season. With the club sitting 20th in La Liga -0 points in the table- and having scored no goals or conceded none this campaign, the club is prioritizing strategic renewals over young players with limited projection.
Iñaki Pérez, manager of the B team, did not include Moreno in his first-team plans or Primera Federación squad. The decision to release him follows his loan stint in León, where he failed to establish himself. The winger leaves behind what had been his home since age 12, seeking minutes in Segunda División.
What's next for Villarreal CF?
The yellow side now faces a transfer window with pressing needs across multiple lines. Moreno joins a growing list of academy products who have left in recent months, such as left-back Adrián Butzke to Racing de Ferrol.
Villarreal CF remains committed to its youth system, but the pressure to deliver results in a season where the club has scored 0 goals and conceded 0 while sitting 20th in La Liga forces tough calls. The squad, averaging just 21 years old, looks to rebuild ahead of the new campaign.
Villarreal CF thus closes a chapter with one of its most promising academy graduates in recent years. Moreno leaves Miralcamp with the hope of finding playing time at a Tenerife side pushing for promotion to La Liga.
