Transfer Market: Nobel Mendy to join Rayo Vallecano permanently

Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy, 21, will be permanently transferred to Rayo Vallecano after a loan with purchase option from Real Betis. The Madrid club will exercise the €2.8 million buy option. Mendy made his debut for Senegal in March 2026 in a friendly against Gambia (3-1). His future at Vallecas remains uncertain, with a possible departure in the next transfer window.