Rayo Vallecano has announced the signing of Marash Kumbulla on loan from Roma. The Albanian defender will play for Vallecano in the 2026/27 season. The club will have the option to buy the player's pass at the end of the season. Kumbulla has played on loan in Mallorca last season, but did not have much opportunity due to injury problems. He also played on loan in Espanyol during the 2024/25 season and in Sassuolo. Kumbulla also played in Hellas Verona.
The 2025/26 season has been challenging for Rayo Vallecano, which finished in 13th position in the League with 35 points. The team has had a mixed run of results, with 8 wins, 11 draws and 12 losses in 31 games. Currently, the team is 44 points behind leaders Barcelona.
The next match for Rayo Vallecano is on February 21, 2027, when they will face Getafe at home. The team is in 8th position in the table.
Kumbulla is an Albanian defender with experience on loan in several European clubs. His arrival at Rayo Vallecano may be a stroke of luck for the team, which seeks to improve its position in the League.
