Villarreal Secures Carlos Romero Until 2031

Villarreal has extended the contract of Carlos Romero, one of the most promising left-backs in Spanish football, until 2031. The Valencia-born player returns to the Yellow Submarine after his loan spell at Espanyol and has been integrated into the first-team squad with a new status.

Romero is seen as the key replacement for the departing Alfonso Pedraza. The club described the defender as 'one of the best defenders in LALIGA,' highlighting his impressive campaign with the blue-and-white side.

His consistent performances across 71 matches during his time at Espanyol established him as one of the standout names in the league. With this deal, Villarreal has effectively made their first signing for the upcoming 2026/27 season.