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Joins Napoli Marin has transferred from Napoli to Real Madrid on a permanent deal, the club announced.

Impact Marin broke out at Alaves in the past campaign and will fight for a regular spot in the new-look Napoli's three-man defense, which will be in flux this summer. Real Madrid have retained a convoluted buy-back clause for the future.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Real Madrid Marin has completed his loan with Alaves and is set to return to Real Madrid ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Impact Marin was able to keep a solid starting role for Alaves this season, making 27 starts in 33 appearances. He had averaged about 3.8 clearances per game, keeping seven clean sheets with 21 blocks. The defender's future is unclear as he is set to return to Real Madrid ahead of the new campaign.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returns after one-game suspension Rafa Marin completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Valencia on Sunday.

Impact The Real Madrid loanee has been a regular for Alaves at the back, and his return should provide a boost to the defensive, as both him and Abdelkabir Abqar will be back from their bans. Expect Marin to be in the starting lineup when Alaves take on Valencia this upcoming weekend.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Celta Marin picked up his fifth yellow card of the season and will be suspended to face Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Impact Alaves will be extremely weakened on the defensive end for the Celta game, as their two starting center-backs, Marin and Abdelkabir Abqar, will be suspended. Marin has started in all but four of his 29 league appearances this season, and his absence means Ruben Duarte or Ander Guevara could play at center-back, with the latter doing it out of position. Marin will be eligible to return against Valencia on May 5.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances in draw Rafa Marin registered one tackle (zero won) and five clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Marin led Mallorca in clearances on defense as usual, but they failed to win at home. The centerback also led his side in aerials won, with eight. He now logged his 14th start in a row after being in and out the starting XI earlier in the campaign.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Marin (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Marin only lasted 15 minutes last match with an injury, but was able to recover in time to keep his place in the starting XI for Sunday. He's logged in 60 clearances, 10 tackles and nine blocks in the last 12 games played, all of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in first half Marin was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Villarreal with an injury.

Impact Marin lasted just 15 minutes before succumbing to injury and being replaced by Ruben Duarte. The defender's full extent of injury should be available in the buildup to next week's match against Real Betis.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in draw Rafa Marin recorded an own goal, one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 92nd minute...

Impact Marin scored Celta Vigo's lone goal Thursday, an own goal in the 35th minute to give the opposition the 1-0 lead. He had a decent match outside of the blunder as he created one chance and recorded his first shot on goal of the season. He also blocked his first shot of the season and set season highs in interceptions (three) and clearances (six).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE