Until a disappointing run in spring of last year, Las Palmas had one of the best defences in La Liga, and it has not gone unnoticed.
While Mika Marmol has been heavily linked with a move, it is his central defensive partner Saul Coco that has left Las Palmas first, joining Torino. The 25-year-old defender joins the Serie A side on a four-year deal in exchange for €7.5m. Las Palmas will also potentially benefit from €2.5m in variables, and a 10% sell-on fee. He leaves the club after four years and his entire professional career there, after an excellent season on the island.
🚨🟡 EXCL: Villarreal have agreed deal to sign Sergi Cardona as free agent, here we go!
Despite proposals from Porto, Italian and English clubs, Cardona will join Villarreal.
Understand it will be three year contract, medical booked on Thursday morning. pic.twitter.com/HuvV4oM2Fh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2024
Meanwhile Villarreal have brought in left-back Sergi Cardona. After a strong first half of the season, and with his contract expiring this summer, he was linked to the likes of Real Betis, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. It was the Yellow Submarine who got in fastest though, as per Fabrizio Romano, with Porto also turned down.
Saul Coco has left Las Palmas for Torino.
The deal could end up being worth over €10m for the islanders. pic.twitter.com/AQ09M3b88A
— Football España (@footballespana_) July 17, 2024
The 24-year-old will join on a three-year deal, and strengthen the left-back area. After Alberto Moreno’s exit, Cardona will compete with Alfonso Pedraza in all likelihood, given Johan Mojica is expected to leave the club shortly.
Las Palmas’ Sporting Director Luis Helguera has signed Alex Munoz on a free from Levante, and as things stand, he would likely compete with Alex Suarez and Juanma Herzog for a spot alongside Marmol.
