TransferGiveMeSportUnverified source· 30 Jul 2026
Rafa Mir Nears Top-Flight Move Despite 8.5-Year Prison Sentence
Sentenced last month, the ex-Premier League striker is on the verge of a shock transfer.
Rafa Mir
player
Player
Rafa Mir
Sentence
8.5 years in prison
Status
Nearing transfer to a top-flight club
What happened. Rafa Mir, sentenced to 8.5 years in prison last month, is set to sign for a top-flight club.
- Mir previously played for Wolves and Nottingham Forest.
- The deal is described as a shock move.
The transfer would see Mir continue his career despite his prison sentence.
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