Qution is stagnant in Spanish football, including Villarreal, and exciting news is expected in the coming days. The club is set to unveil its season ticket campaign for the 2024-2025 season, followed by the announcement of Pape Gueye as the team’s first signing of the summer.
Gueye, a former Marseille player, has been waiting in Paris to travel to Villarreal, where he has agreed to a five-year deal. His signing is expected to be the first major coup for the club’s subscription campaign, which will be launched on Thursday. The only other player currently under contract is veteran defender Raúl Albiol, who is considering his future.
A season marked by the FIFA sanction
Gueye’s journey to Villarreal will be marked by his reunion with Marcelino, whom he worked with at Marseille. Gueye has endured a tumultuous year, having signed with Watford in 2020 only to discover he had been deceived by a representative. He terminated his contract and joined Olympique Marseille, but was subsequently suspended for four months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Gueye’s suspension coincided with Marcelino’s time at Marseille, where the midfielder was a key player. Despite missing several months, Gueye has managed to regain his form, participating in 15 games this season. However, his decision not to renew his contract at the end of the season has led to him being left out of the team.
