TransferFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Kumbulla Joins Rayo Vallecano on Loan with Option to Buy
Roma defender Marash Kumbulla heads back to LaLiga with Rayo Vallecano after loan spells in Spain.
M. Kumbulla
player
Player
Marash Kumbulla
Position
Defender
From
Roma
To
Rayo Vallecano
Fee
Loan with option to buy
What happened. Roma have confirmed Marash Kumbulla's departure, with the defender joining Rayo Vallecano on a loan deal that includes an option to buy.
- Kumbulla returns to LaLiga after previous spells with Espanyol and Mallorca.
- He made 68 appearances for Roma across four seasons.
- He was part of Roma's 2022 Conference League triumph.
Kumbulla will look to revive his career in Spain, while Roma continue to reshape their squad.
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