Deportivo de la Coruña is starting to prepare its squad for next season, and one of its main targets is on the wing. The Galician club is looking to extend Rafa Obrador's loan and also bring in another young talent from the white reserve team.
Rafa Obrador, established at Riazor
Rafa Obrador arrived at Dépor last summer on loan, with the mission of filling the left-back position after Sergio Escudero's injury. Since his arrival, the Balearic footballer has shown great performance and has managed to secure a spot as a starter.
His development has been remarkable, especially defensively, as he himself has acknowledged. "I've always been a more offensive full-back, but I've improved defensively since I arrived," Obrador stated.
Throughout the season, he has formed a great partnership with Yeremay, Dépor's young talent. Together, they've managed to build one of the most dangerous flanks in the division, with great understanding between the two.
"We understand each other very well, Yeremay is sacrificing himself defensively and helps me a lot," Obrador explained. The left-back has found in A Coruña what he was looking for: minutes in professional soccer, far from the competition in Madrid.
The desire to continue
Despite his great performance, Obrador is still owned by Real Madrid, and his future depends on what the club decides. From A Coruña, an effort has been made to secure his continuity for another season, and the player is equally willing to stay. Negotiations with Madrid are underway, and everything indic
"I wanted a club to experience the Segunda and Dépor's fans bring me closer to professional soccer," said the full-back, already a key player in the team. With the support of the fans and a season of adaptation, Obrador's future in A Coruña is promising, if Madrid approves it.
David Jiménez, Dépor's next target
However, Obrador isn't the only full-back Deportivo has in its sights. The Galician club has set its eyes on David Jiménez, right-back for Real Madrid Castilla.
Jiménez, 22 years old, has been one of the most outstanding players in Madrid's youth system this season, with 37 matches played, 3 goals, and 5 assists in Primera RFEF. His performance has caught Dépor's attention, which sees in him a great opportunity to strengthen its defense.
Deportivo's sporting management is considering bringing in Jiménez on loan, which would allow the young full-back to continue his progression in a competitive Segunda División team. If it goes through, this move would add talent and youth to the blanquiazul squad, which is looking to keep growing and aim higher.