We are thrilled to announce that Antonio Raíllo has extended his contract with the club for another season.
Our skipper's new deal will run until June 30 2027 which will see him complete his 11th campaign in red and black.
Raíllo has been a key feature in central defence over the years and a part of our journey from Segunda B to LaLiga in which he has fetured in more than 300 games.
¡Congratulations, Antonio!
Antonio Raíllo:
On the renewal: "I feel proud, happy. We've been on a long journey, a very long path. We've experienced all kinds of highs and lows. So, for me, it's always a joy. Always with the same ambition I had the first day I arrived. In the end, we always set goals, we always set objectives. And the fact that we're gradually achieving them is what gives you the excitement you feel every day."
On this season: "Now more than ever, people say we're going through tough times, and you see how your teammates work, and you know you'd give anything for them because they leave nothing on the table. We've done it many times, and it's about going back to the same thing: being more united than ever, being more of a family than ever. In other words, bringing everything together, closing ranks, creating a fortress. The only ones who can save us are us, together. We know we have to do things better in every aspect."
On his injury: "You know I'm a real workaholic when I get injured. I'm one of those guys who trains morning and afternoon until I recover. That's why it's no coincidence that I often shorten recovery time. I'll probably be back much sooner than they say."