Unai López will continue wearing the Rayo Vallecano shirt. The 30-year-old Basque midfielder decided to reject Olympiacos’ proposal and must renew his contract with the Madrid club, according to information from Onda Cero confirmed by other sources.
The player, who ended his contract with Rayo at the end of June, chose to remain in Vallecas. The decision comes after weeks of speculation about a possible move to Greece, where Olympiacos saw the Spaniard as an option to reinforce their midfield.
Priority to the Rayo project
Unai López prioritized continuity at the club that has hosted him since 2021. Despite Greek interest, the athlete demonstrated attachment to the sporting project led by Iñigo Pérez and to the Vallecas fans, who consider him one of their own. He is one of the players with the most appearances in the team’s recent history.
Rayo Vallecano, in turn, is working to formalize the contract extension. The club sees the midfielder as an important pillar for next season, especially after the good campaign in the Conference League.
What changes for Rayo
Unai López’s stay represents stability in midfield. The player stands out for his experience, vision of the game and ability to contribute both in creation and marking, attributes valued by the Franjirroja fans.
With the decision, Rayo avoids losing an important free asset on the market and reinforces the squad for national competitions and possible European challenges. The renewal agreement is expected to be announced soon.